When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns S235 SS 2013 and the Four Winns V375 2012 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 2012 measures 37,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 13,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns S235 SS 2013 at 23,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V375 2012 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 127 lbs less than the Four Winns S235 SS 2013 at 38 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 V375 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns S235 SS 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 V375 2012 could be the deciding factor.