Four Winns F224 2012 vs Four Winns V285 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

The Four Winns V285 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,3 feet overall. The Four Winns F224 2012 comes in at 23,7 feet, making it roughly 4,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns F224 2012 has the edge at 424 lbs dry weight versus 736 lbs for the Four Winns V285 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F224 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V285 2012 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Four Winns F224 2012 and Four Winns V285 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

The Four Winns V285 2012 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns F224 2012. That 80-gallon difference translates to roughly 240–400 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns F224 2012 and Four Winns V285 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F224 2012 and the Four Winns V285 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Four Winns F224 2012 vs Four Winns V285 2012

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Four Winns F224 2012

2012

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Four Winns V285 2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns F224 2012 vs Four Winns V285 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns F224 2012 and the Four Winns V285 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V285 2012 measures 28,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns F224 2012 at 23,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V285 2012 tips the scales at 736 lbs — 312 lbs less than the Four Winns F224 2012 at 424 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F224 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V285 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F224 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns F224 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V285 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelF224

ModelV285

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.37

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Inches54

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Deadrise17℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] inches14

Draft [drive up] inches22

Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.79

Draft [max] - Meters0.99

Draft [max] - Inches31

Draft [max] - Inches39

Weight - Detail4,150 - 4,240 lbs. (1,880 - 1,920 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail6,910 - 7,360 lbs. (3,130 - 3,340 kg) with engine

Weight - kg1923.23

Weight - kg3338.44

Weight - lbs.424

Weight - lbs.736

Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) with windshield 5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) with wind deflector

Height - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)

Height - Meters1.88

Height - Meters2.67

Height - Inches74

Height - Inches105

Length - Feet23.67

Length - Feet28.33

Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m) without swim platform

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)

Length overall - Meters6.4

Length overall - Meters8.64

Length overall - Inches252

Length overall - Inches34

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal85

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)

Water capacityPotable: 21 gal. (79 l)

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people13

Maximum people1

Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l) Gray: 17 gal. (65 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36

Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49

Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6

Holding tank capacity - Gal21

Headroomnot available

Headroom6 ft. (1.83 m)

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Height8 ft. (2.44 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m) wakeboard tower up 8 ft. (2.44 m) with windshield 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) with wind deflector

Trailer - Height10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m) 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) with arch

Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight1,365 lbs. (619 kg)

Trailer - Weight2,056 lbs. (933 kg)

Four Winns F224 2012 vs Four Winns V285 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

The Four Winns V285 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,3 feet overall. The Four Winns F224 2012 comes in at 23,7 feet, making it roughly 4,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns F224 2012 has the edge at 424 lbs dry weight versus 736 lbs for the Four Winns V285 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F224 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V285 2012 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Four Winns F224 2012 and Four Winns V285 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns F224 2012 or the Four Winns V285 2012?

The Four Winns V285 2012 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Four Winns F224 2012. That 80-gallon difference translates to roughly 240–400 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns F224 2012 and Four Winns V285 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F224 2012 and the Four Winns V285 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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