Four Winns SL242 2011 vs Four Winns V355 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

The Four Winns V355 2012 is the longer of the two at 35,0 feet overall. The Four Winns SL242 2011 comes in at 24,4 feet, making it roughly 10,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns SL242 2011 has the edge at 508 lbs dry weight versus 1 385 lbs for the Four Winns V355 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 has a documented max rating of 380 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V355 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns V355 2012 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns V355 2012 measures 138" wide, compared to 102" for the Four Winns SL242 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 has the bigger tank at 58 gallons, versus 2 gallons on the Four Winns V355 2012. That 56-gallon difference translates to roughly 168–280 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns SL242 2011 and Four Winns V355 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns SL242 2011 and the Four Winns V355 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Four Winns SL242 2011 vs Four Winns V355 2012

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Four Winns SL242 2011

2011

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Four Winns V355 2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns SL242 2011 vs Four Winns V355 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Four Winns SL242 2011 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 10,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns SL242 2011 at 24,4 feet (2011). 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 2011 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 380 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns SL242 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V355 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelSL242

ModelV355

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.51

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches138

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m) 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) with arch

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch (excludes electronics)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.21

Bridge clearance - Meters3.1

Bridge clearance - Inches87

Bridge clearance - Inches122

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise19℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.43

Draft [drive up] meters0.71

Draft [drive up] inches17

Draft [drive up] inches28

Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.84

Draft [max] - Meters1.02

Draft [max] - Inches33

Draft [max] - Inches4

Weight - Detail4,870 - 5,080 lbs. (2,210 - 2,300 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail13,300 - 13,850 lbs. (6,030 - 6,280 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2304.25

Weight - kg6282.25

Weight - lbs.508

Weight - lbs.1385

Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Height - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m) with arch (excludes electronics)

Height - Meters1.93

Height - Meters3.71

Height - Inches76

Height - Inches146

Length - Feet24.42

Length - Feet35

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.44 m)

Length overall - Detail35 ft. (10.67 m)

Length overall - Meters7.44

Length overall - Meters10.67

Length overall - Inches293

Length overall - Inches42

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeVolvo

Engine makenot available

Engine modelPenta 5.7 GiC/DP

Engine modelMerCruiser or Volvo

Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (220 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08

Fuel tank capacity - Gal58

Fuel tank capacity - Gal2

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Horsepower300 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max380 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Water capacityPotable: 15 gal. (57 l)

Water capacityPotable: 45 gal. (170 l)

Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people12

Maximum people11

Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36

Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56

Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6

Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Headroomnot available

Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailSure-Load? custom-matched, tandem axle with tandem disc brakes

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Height7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) 8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m) wakeboard tower down 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m) wakeboard tower up

Trailer - Heightnot available

Trailer - Weight1,495 lbs. (678 kg)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Four Winns SL242 2011 vs Four Winns V355 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

The Four Winns V355 2012 is the longer of the two at 35,0 feet overall. The Four Winns SL242 2011 comes in at 24,4 feet, making it roughly 10,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns SL242 2011 has the edge at 508 lbs dry weight versus 1 385 lbs for the Four Winns V355 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 has a documented max rating of 380 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V355 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns V355 2012 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Four Winns V355 2012 measures 138" wide, compared to 102" for the Four Winns SL242 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Four Winns SL242 2011 or the Four Winns V355 2012?

The Four Winns SL242 2011 has the bigger tank at 58 gallons, versus 2 gallons on the Four Winns V355 2012. That 56-gallon difference translates to roughly 168–280 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns SL242 2011 and Four Winns V355 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns SL242 2011 and the Four Winns V355 2012 are built by Four Winns. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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