When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns H200 SS 2012 and the Four Winns H200RS 2013 are deep 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 H200 SS 2012 at 19,7 ft versus Four Winns H200RS 2013 at 20,1 ft. At 312 lbs and 305 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns H200RS 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Four Winns H200 SS 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns H200RS 2013 could be the deciding factor.