Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 182 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 250 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 182 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 250 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 350 hp, the Wellcraft 250 2004 has a 200-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 182 Fisherman 2021'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 182 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Wellcraft 250 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 182 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 182 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 250 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.20 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. with pulpit
Length - Feet18.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.55
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches296
Beam8.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min1.50 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement2200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. apx.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,065 lbs. apx.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1843.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4065
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 6 ft. 0 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 7 ft. 10 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 0 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.39
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches94
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF115 XB
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 HP at prop
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 6 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model250
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004