Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 180 2004 vs Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 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 302 Fisherman 2021 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 9 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 302 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,2 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
Makenot available
Model18
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in
Beam9.80 ft
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.99
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches118
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
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. apx
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. apx
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail30.20 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters9.2
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches362
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet30.2
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.30 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement9200.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP at prop
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower