Matching a modified vee Four Winns F204 2008 against a deep vee Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 measures 26,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns F204 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F204 2008 tips the scales at 376 lbs — 325 lbs more than the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 51 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Four Winns F204 2008's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns F204 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 could be the deciding factor.