Four Winns H230 SS 2013 boat specs
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Four Winns H230 SS 2013
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Four Winns V275 2013 boat specs
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Four Winns H230 SS 2013 vs Four Winns V275 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 and the Four Winns V275 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V275 2013 measures 28,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 at 23,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V275 2013 tips the scales at 763 lbs — 719 lbs less than the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 at 44 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 H230 SS 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Four Winns V275 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V275 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
ModelH230 SS
ModelV275
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,370 - 4,400 lbs. (1,980 - 2,000 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail7,310 - 7,630 lbs. (3,320 - 3,460 kg) with engine
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg3460.91
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.763
Height - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Meters1.55
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Inches61
Height - Inches128
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people1
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityPotable: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,505 lbs. (683 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available

Four Winns H230 SS 2013 vs Four Winns V275 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 or the Four Winns V275 2013?
The Four Winns V275 2013 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Four Winns H230 SS 2013 comes in at 23,3 feet, making it roughly 4,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 or the Four Winns V275 2013?
For trailering, the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 has the edge at 44 lbs dry weight versus 763 lbs for the Four Winns V275 2013. 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.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Four Winns H230 SS 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Four Winns V275 2013 is certified for 1. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Four Winns H230 SS 2013 measures 101" wide, compared to 11" for the Four Winns V275 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 or the Four Winns V275 2013?
The Four Winns V275 2013 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 52 gallons on the Four Winns H230 SS 2013. That 33-gallon difference translates to roughly 99–165 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 and Four Winns V275 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Four Winns H230 SS 2013 and the Four Winns V275 2013 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.