Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H210 2012 vs Four Winns V288 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Four Winns H210 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns V288 2008 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 H210 2012 measures 21,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns V288 2008 at 3,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V288 2008 tips the scales at 1 019 lbs — 665 lbs less than the Four Winns H210 2012 at 354 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 V288 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns H210 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V288 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Four Winns H210 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Four Winns H210 2012 at 21,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns V288 2008 at 3,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,380 - 3,540 lbs. (1,530 - 1,610 kg) with engine
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 9,510 -10,190 lbs. (4,310 - 4,600 kg)
Weight - kg1605.72
Weight - kg4622.1
Weight - lbs.354
Weight - lbs.1019
Height - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Height - DetailWith Arch: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) excludes electronics
Height - Meters1.63
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches64
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi/SX 270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 27 gal. (102 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. (2.13 m) 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. (3.05 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,051 lbs. (477 kg) single axle 1,234 lbs. (560 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available