Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Wellcraft 180 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 180 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model18
Model232 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
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. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail3,573 lbs. (1,620 kg)
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg1620.68
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.3573
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 - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches268
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.83
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches72
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
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 (223.7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)