Four Winns H1 OB

The Four Winns H1 is a nearly quintessential lake boat.

She is all about fun, easy maintenance and sporty looks to boot. The H series is a modern overhaul of the Four Winns bowrider line, and the H1’s styling certainly fits the bill. Low-profile lines are complemented by a vertical stem at the boat’s bow, and the trademark C-shaped windshield with elongated side wings adds to the boat’s sleek appeal. The result is a classic American runabout with an unmistakable international twist.

“I love the style,” says Doyle Vander Pol of Four Winns. “It is something new and totally different. You won’t find many boats out there that can compete with her in the looks department.”

Vander Pol’s favorite part of the boat is far and away the cockpit. “For an outboard boat of this size, the space is just massive, as is the storage,” he says. “Plus it has a unique portside seat with a backrest that moves quickly and easily. I like to tell people it’s about a person-and-a-half wide! The nice part is you can configure the seating arrangements. If you’re doing watersports, for example, you can face the seat aft if you’re the spotter, and it really works well in that regard.”

The cockpit also features a removable cooler and lots of stainless steel cup holders, making it the perfect spot for entertaining. Turn on the stereo system, drop the anchor and enjoy the summer sun.

The helm on this boat has a comfortable and secure bucket seat with a flip-up bolster and an adjustable and ergonomic steering wheel. The dash is hand-wrapped in rich vinyl and features lighted switches, a wireless phone holder/charger and a touch-screen display. The entry leading to the bow has optional glass doors with friction-reducing hinges for peace and quiet, and the bow seating is as comfortable as one would expect from a builder with such a storied history in the bowrider game.

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