Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H220 2012 vs Four Winns V288 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Four Winns H220 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns V288 2009 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 H220 2012 measures 22,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns V288 2009 at 3,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V288 2009 tips the scales at 1 019 lbs — 982 lbs less than the Four Winns H220 2012 at 37 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 2009 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns H220 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V288 2009 carries 12 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Four Winns H220 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 1 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 H220 2012 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns V288 2009 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m) excludes electronics
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise19℃
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 - Detail3,650 - 3,700 lbs. (1,660 - 1,680 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail9,510 - 10,190 lbs. (4,310 - 4,600 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg4622.1
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.1019
Height - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Height - DetailWith Arch: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) excludes electronics
Height - Meters1.7
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches67
Height - Inches134
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 27 gal. (102 l)
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. 3 in. (2.21 m) 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,293 lbs. (586 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available