Four Winns V258 2009 vs Four Winns V475 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

The Four Winns V475 2012 is the longer of the two at 49,3 feet overall. The Four Winns V258 2009 comes in at 26,0 feet, making it roughly 23,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns V475 2012 has the edge at 3 lbs dry weight versus 627 lbs for the Four Winns V258 2009. 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 V258 2009 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V475 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 V258 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Four Winns V475 2012 is certified for 18. 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 V475 2012 measures 168" wide, compared to 102" for the Four Winns V258 2009. 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 V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

The Four Winns V475 2012 has the bigger tank at 38 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Four Winns V258 2009. That 31-gallon difference translates to roughly 93–155 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Four Winns V258 2009 and Four Winns V475 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns V258 2009 and the Four Winns V475 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 V258 2009 vs Four Winns V475 2012

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Four Winns V258 2009

2009

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Four Winns V475 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Four Winns V258 2009 vs Four Winns V475 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Four Winns V258 2009 against a deep vee Four Winns V475 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 V475 2012 measures 49,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 23,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns V258 2009 at 26,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V258 2009 tips the scales at 627 lbs — 624 lbs more than the Four Winns V475 2012 at 3 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 V258 2009 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Four Winns V475 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 V475 2012 carries 38 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Four Winns V258 2009. 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 V475 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Four Winns V258 2009 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 V475 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Four Winns V475 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 49,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Four Winns V258 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeFour Winns

ModelV258

ModelV475

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)

Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters4.27

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches168

Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. (3.66 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.11

Bridge clearance - Meters3.66

Bridge clearance - Inches83

Bridge clearance - Inches144

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise19℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches19

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (109 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Meters1.09

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inches43

Weight - Detail6,250 - 6,270 lbs. (2,830 - 2,840 kg) with engine

Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,600 kg) with engine

Weight - kg2844.02

Weight - kg13607.76

Weight - lbs.627

Weight - lbs.3

Height - Detail8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)

Height - Detail12 ft. (3.66 m)

Height - Meters2.57

Height - Meters3.66

Height - Inches101

Height - Inches144

Length - Meters7.92

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet26

Length - Feet49.33

Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)

Length overall - Detail44 ft. 6 in. (13.56 m) without swim platform

Length overall - Meters7.92

Length overall - Meters13.56

Length overall - Inches312

Length overall - Inches534

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 4 in. (15.03 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.0 GXi/DP

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46

Fuel tank capacity - Gal7

Fuel tank capacity - Gal38

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Horsepower270 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max320 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine makenot available

Engine makeVolvo

Engine modelnot available

Engine modelPenta Twin IPS 600 with joystick

Operational Info

HeadroomMaximum: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)

Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)

Water capacityPotable: 16 gal. (60 l)

Water capacityPotable: 101 gal. (382 l)

Maximum people1

Maximum people18

Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215 l) Gray: 42 gal. (159 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57

Holding tank capacity - Liters215.77

Holding tank capacity - Gal16

Holding tank capacity - Gal57

Water heater capacitynot available

Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)

Trailer Info

Trailer - Weight1,667 lbs. (756 kg)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Four Winns V258 2009 vs Four Winns V475 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Four Winns V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

The Four Winns V475 2012 is the longer of the two at 49,3 feet overall. The Four Winns V258 2009 comes in at 26,0 feet, making it roughly 23,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Four Winns V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

For trailering, the Four Winns V475 2012 has the edge at 3 lbs dry weight versus 627 lbs for the Four Winns V258 2009. 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 V258 2009 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Four Winns V475 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 V258 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Four Winns V475 2012 is certified for 18. 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 V475 2012 measures 168" wide, compared to 102" for the Four Winns V258 2009. 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 V258 2009 or the Four Winns V475 2012?

The Four Winns V475 2012 has the bigger tank at 38 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Four Winns V258 2009. That 31-gallon difference translates to roughly 93–155 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Four Winns V258 2009 and Four Winns V475 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Four Winns V258 2009 and the Four Winns V475 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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