When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 and the Four Winns V375 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 V375 2013 measures 37,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns Horizon 260 2012 at 26,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V375 2013 tips the scales at 1 675 lbs — 1 624 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 V375 2013 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 V375 2013 carries 23 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 V375 2013 caps at 12. 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.