The Four Winns F224 2011 is a modified-V design and the Four Winns S235 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Four Winns F224 2011 at 23,7 ft versus Four Winns S235 2013 at 23,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns S235 2013 tips the scales at 4 400 lbs - 160 lbs less than the Four Winns F224 2011 at 4 240 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 F224 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns S235 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 52 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F224 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns S235 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F224 2011 could be the deciding factor.