Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns V318 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 vs Four Winns V318 2008 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 V318 2008 measures 33,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 at 25,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V318 2008 tips the scales at 12 000 lbs - 7 260 lbs less than the Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 at 4 740 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 V318 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V318 2008 carries 170 gallons versus 65 gallons in the Four Winns 234 Funship 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 V318 2008 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 234 Funship 2005 at 25,0 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
Model234 Funship
ModelV318
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (848 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,680 - 4,740 lbs. (2,123 - 2,150 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 11,260 - 12,000 lbs. (5,110 - 5,440 kg)
Weight - kg2150.03
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.4740
Weight - lbs.12000
Length - Meters7.77
Length - Meters10.06
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 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 - DetailWith Arch: 12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m) excludes electronics
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches146
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches396
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal170
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi/DP 270 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 300 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 35 gal. (132 l)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (885 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
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity10.5 gal.
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee Standard Features
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee