Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 has a 160-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.40 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in. with pulpit
Length - Feet16.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches274
Beam7.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft Min1.20 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement1300.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18L
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. apx
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,220 lbs. apx
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1460.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.322
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 8 ft. 4 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.54
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF90LB
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 0 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model22 Walkaround O/B
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass