Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Four Winns V275 2012 vs Four Winns V305 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Four Winns V275 2012 and the Four Winns V305 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Four Winns V275 2012 at 28,0 ft versus Four Winns V305 2012 at 30,4 ft. At 78 lbs and 108 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
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.
Bottom line: The Four Winns V305 2012 at 30,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Four Winns V275 2012 at 28,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeFour Winns
MakeFour Winns
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail7,100 - 7,800 lbs. (3,220 - 3,540 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail10,300 - 10,800 lbs. (4,670 - 4,900 kg) with engine
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - kg4898.79
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.108
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) with arch (excludes electronics)
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Meters3.61
Height - Inches128
Height - Inches142
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet30.42
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches365
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Engine makeMerCruiser or Volvo
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Water capacityPotable: 25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacityPotable: 36 gal. (136 l)
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Holding tank capacity - Gal28