Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 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 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 has a 300-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 180 2004 carries 49 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008. 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 252 Fisherman 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 and its 450-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
Model252 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.43
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. 8 in. (2.03 m) With hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max150 HP at prop
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)(option)