Both the Four Winns V275 2012 and the Four Winns V355 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Four Winns V355 2012 measures 35,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Four Winns V275 2012 at 28,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V355 2012 tips the scales at 13 850 lbs - 6 050 lbs less than the Four Winns V275 2012 at 7 800 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Four Winns V355 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Four Winns V275 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Four Winns V355 2012 could be the deciding factor.