When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns V275 2012 and the Four Winns V275 2013 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns V275 2012 at 28,0 ft versus Four Winns V275 2013 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V275 2013 tips the scales at 763 lbs — 685 lbs less than the Four Winns V275 2012 at 78 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.

Both boats are rated for 1 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.