Four Winns F244 2012 vs Four Winns F274 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Four Winns F244 2012 comes in at 25,5 feet, making it roughly 2,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

For trailering, the Four Winns F244 2012 has the edge at 47 lbs dry weight versus 541 lbs for the Four Winns F274 2009. 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: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns F274 2009 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns F244 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F244 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns F274 2009 is certified for 15. 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 F244 2012 and Four Winns F274 2009 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 F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

The Four Winns F244 2012 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Four Winns F274 2009. That 57-gallon difference translates to roughly 171–285 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns F244 2012 and Four Winns F274 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F244 2012 and the Four Winns F274 2009 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 F244 2012 vs Four Winns F274 2009

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Four Winns F244 2012

2012

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Four Winns F274 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns F244 2012 vs Four Winns F274 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns F244 2012 and the Four Winns F274 2009 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns F244 2012 at 25,5 ft versus Four Winns F274 2009 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns F274 2009 tips the scales at 541 lbs — 494 lbs less than the Four Winns F244 2012 at 47 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 F274 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns F244 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns F244 2012 carries 65 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Four Winns F274 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns F274 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Four Winns F244 2012 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns F274 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns F274 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns F244 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelF244

ModelF274

Model Year2012

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.57

Bridge clearance - Inches62

Deadrise17℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.84

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inches33

Draft [max] - Inches34

Weight - Detail4,680 - 4,700 lbs. (2,120 - 2,130 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail5,200 - 5,410 lbs. (2,360 - 2,450 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2131.88

Weight - kg2453.93

Weight - lbs.47

Weight - lbs.541

Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Height - Meters1.93

Height - Inches76

Length - Feet25.5

Length - Feet28

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)

Length overall - Detail28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)

Length overall - Meters7.77

Length overall - Meters8.59

Length overall - Inches306

Length overall - Inches338

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters8.59

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches2

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo

Engine makenot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05

Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83

Fuel tank capacity - Gal65

Fuel tank capacity - Gal8

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi/DP

Horsepowernot available

Horsepower320 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine max375 hp

Operational Info

Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)

Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (930 kg)

Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)

Maximum people13

Maximum people15

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

Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36

Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6

Trailer Info

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

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

Trailer - Height8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) wakeboard tower down 11 ft. (3.35 m) wakeboard tower up

Trailer - HeightWakeboard Tower Down: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Wakeboard Tower Up: 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m)

Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight2,030 lbs. (921 kg)

Trailer - Weight1,925 lbs. (873 kg)

Four Winns F244 2012 vs Four Winns F274 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

The Four Winns F274 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Four Winns F244 2012 comes in at 25,5 feet, making it roughly 2,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

For trailering, the Four Winns F244 2012 has the edge at 47 lbs dry weight versus 541 lbs for the Four Winns F274 2009. 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.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns F274 2009 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns F244 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns F244 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns F274 2009 is certified for 15. 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 F244 2012 and Four Winns F274 2009 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 F244 2012 or the Four Winns F274 2009?

The Four Winns F244 2012 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Four Winns F274 2009. That 57-gallon difference translates to roughly 171–285 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns F244 2012 and Four Winns F274 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns F244 2012 and the Four Winns F274 2009 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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