Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Windsor Craft 30 2008 vs Windsor Craft 40 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Windsor Craft 30 2008 against a deep vee Windsor Craft 40 2008 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 Windsor Craft 40 2008 measures 42,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Windsor Craft 30 2008 at 32,0 feet (2008). At 8 lbs and 28 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.
The Windsor Craft 40 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Windsor Craft 30 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Windsor Craft 40 2008 carries 225 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Windsor Craft 30 2008. 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 Windsor Craft 40 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Windsor Craft 30 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Windsor Craft 40 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Windsor Craft 40 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Windsor Craft 30 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWindsor Craft
MakeWindsor Craft
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.09 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.65 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 5 in. (2.25 m) from water line to windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. (3.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.96
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.83 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. (1.21 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs. (3.63 metric tons)
Weight - Detail28,000 lbs. (12,700 kg)
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - kg12700.58
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Meters9.72
Length - Meters12.76
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in. (9.72 m)
Length overall - Detail42 ft
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches504
Body / Hull
Hull materialWood
Hull materialWood
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard2 Volvo 4.3 GXi DP-S gasoline stern drive system (2 x 225 hp)
Engine/s standard2-Yanmar 6LY3-UTP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (852 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2 x 380 hp
Performance
Cruising speed30 knots
Cruising speed27 knots
Maximum speed34 knots
Maximum speed29 knots
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 5 in. (1.63 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacity40 gal. (152 l)
Water capacity74 gal. (280 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (231 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters230.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal61