Matching a deep vee Four Winns S215 2012 against a modified vee Four Winns V338 2008 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 V338 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns S215 2012 at 21,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V338 2008 tips the scales at 1 209 lbs — 855 lbs less than the Four Winns S215 2012 at 354 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 V338 2008 tops out at 5 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns S215 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns V338 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Four Winns S215 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns V338 2008 could be the deciding factor.