Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 200 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 200 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 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 2010 has a 250-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 200 2004's 200-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 200 2004 carries 77 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010. 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 252 Fisherman 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 200 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 200 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail2,615 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1186.14
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.2615
Weight - lbs.43
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 5 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 11 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 6 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches95
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches292
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max200 HP at prop
Engine max450 hp (336 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)