Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 Sportsman 2007 vs Wellcraft 330 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 Sportsman 2007 vs Wellcraft 330 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 760 hp, the Wellcraft 330 2004 has a 610-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 180 Sportsman 2007'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 Sportsman 2007 carries 49 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Wellcraft 330 2004. 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 Sportsman 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Wellcraft 330 2004 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 Sportsman 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 180 Sportsman 2007 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 2004 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 Sportsman
Model33
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam12 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches149
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 4 ft. 6 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 [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.2085
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max760 HP at prop
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity52 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons