Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns H260 2012 vs Four Winns H310 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Four Winns H260 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns H310 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 H310 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns H260 2012 at 26,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns H310 2009 tips the scales at 836 lbs — 354 lbs less than the Four Winns H260 2012 at 482 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 H310 2009 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns H260 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns H260 2012 carries 75 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Four Winns H310 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 14 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 H310 2009 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns H260 2012 at 26,0 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. (2.84 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m) With Arch: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,580 - 4,820 lbs. (2,080 - 2,190 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail7,400 - 8,360 lbs. (3,360 - 3,790 kg) with engine
Weight - kg2186.31
Weight - kg3792.03
Weight - lbs.482
Weight - lbs.836
Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Height - Detail7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Meters2.26
Height - Inches76
Height - Inches89
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail26 ft. (7.93 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in. (9.55 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches376
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (492 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 8.1 Gi/DP EVC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityPotable: 12 gal. (45 l)
Water capacityPotable: 20 gal. (76 l) Gray: 12 gal. (45 l)
Maximum people14
Maximum people14
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m) wakeboard tower down 11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m) wakeboard tower up
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,505 lbs. (683 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available