Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 at 16,4 feet (2021). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 tips the scales at 1 300 lbs — 1 267 lbs more than the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 at 33 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 has a 210-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.
The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 at 16,4 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16.4
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam7.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches104
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
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
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.53 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.81
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF90LB
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435.32 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)(option)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model232 Fisherman
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee