Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 330 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 330 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 760 hp, the Wellcraft 330 2005 has a 610-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 carries 49 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Wellcraft 330 2005. 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 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Wellcraft 330 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 180 Fisherman 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 330 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model180 Fisherman
Model33
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches149
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 4 ft. 5 in. With Bimini Top: 6 ft. 7 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail1,927 lbs
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx
Weight - kg874.07
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.1927
Weight - lbs.16
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. with pulpit and platform 36 ft. 4 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches461
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance 9 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches117
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F 9
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 8.1 Gi/FWC 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max760 HP at prop
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity52 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons