Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns V335 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 vs Four Winns V335 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V335 2011 measures 33,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 at 24,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 tips the scales at 373 lbs — 252 lbs more than the Four Winns V335 2011 at 121 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Four Winns V335 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V335 2011 carries 17 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns V335 2011 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 225 Sundowner 2005 at 24,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model225 Sundowner
ModelV335
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.8
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inches71
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,650 - 3,730 lbs. (1,656 - 1,692 kg)
Weight - Detail11,360 - 12,100 lbs. (5,150 - 5,490 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1691.9
Weight - kg5488.46
Weight - lbs.373
Weight - lbs.121
Length - Meters7.57
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 1 in. (7.57 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches146
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail33 ft. (10.06 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches396
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta Twin 5.7 GiC/DP EVC
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp each
Operational Info
HeadPorta-Potti, Slide-out
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 35 gal. (132 l)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (104 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity10.5 gsl. (40 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee