Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 252 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 252 2005 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 300 hp, the Wellcraft 252 2005 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 252 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 252 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 162 Fisherman 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.40 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in.
Length - Feet16.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches292
Beam7.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 9 in.
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches105
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail29? in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft Min1.20 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement1300.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. apx.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,370 lbs. apx.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4370
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 6 ft. 0 in. apx. Bridge clearance with bimini top 8 ft. 0 in. apx.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.44
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches96
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF90LB
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 225 XXL EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal.
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model252
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005