Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 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 232 Fisherman 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 180 2004'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 232 Fisherman 2007 carries 115 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Wellcraft 180 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Wellcraft 180 2004 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 180 2004 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model18
Model232 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in
Beam8 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.33
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 4 ft. 6 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 6 ft. 7 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 0 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. 0 in. With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Engine max150 HP at prop
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha F 2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (option)