The Four Winns H220 SS 2012 is a deep-V design and the Four Winns V408 2009 is a modified-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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V408 2009 measures 43,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H220 SS 2012 at 22,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V408 2009 tips the scales at 28 000 lbs - 24 300 lbs less than the Four Winns H220 SS 2012 at 3 700 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 V408 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns H220 SS 2012 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 V408 2009 could be the deciding factor.