Matching a deep vee Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns V285 2012 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 26,0 ft versus Four Winns V285 2012 at 28,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V285 2012 tips the scales at 736 lbs — 685 lbs less than the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 51 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 Horizon 260 2012 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns V285 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V285 2012 carries 85 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Four Winns V285 2012 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 Horizon 260 2012 could be the deciding factor.