The Four Winns V375 2012 is a deep-V design and the Four Winns V378 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Four Winns V375 2012 at 37,0 ft versus Four Winns V378 2008 at 37,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Four Winns V378 2008 tips the scales at 20 800 lbs - 4 300 lbs less than the Four Winns V375 2012 at 16 500 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 V378 2008 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Four Winns V375 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Four Winns V378 2008 carries 300 gallons versus 230 gallons in the Four Winns V375 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 V375 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Four Winns V378 2008 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 V375 2012 could be the deciding factor.