Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns V378 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 vs Four Winns V378 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 V378 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 at 24,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 tips the scales at 433 lbs — 225 lbs more than the Four Winns V378 2008 at 208 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 V378 2008 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 carries 58 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Four Winns V378 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Four Winns V378 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns 240 Horizon 2006 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
Model240 Horizon
ModelV378
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.89
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches153
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches138
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail4,280 - 4,330 lbs. (1,940 - 1,960 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 18,500 - 20,800 lbs. (8,390 - 9,440 kg)
Weight - kg1964.05
Weight - kg9434.71
Weight - lbs.433
Weight - lbs.208
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Meters11.51
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 3 in. (12.57 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Arch: 13 ft. 4 in. (4.07 m) excludes electronics
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches453
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0GXi/SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 8.1 Gi 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 500 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with porta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 66 gal. (250 l) Gray: 45 gal. (170 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity20 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee