Matching a modified vee Four Winns SL242 2008 against a deep vee Four Winns V355 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V355 2012 measures 35,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL242 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V355 2012 tips the scales at 1 385 lbs — 877 lbs less than the Four Winns SL242 2008 at 508 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 SL242 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns V355 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 SL242 2008 carries 58 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Four Winns V355 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 SL242 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns V355 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns SL242 2008 could be the deciding factor.