Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2007 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2007 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 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 250 hp, the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2007'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 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 carries 99 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2007. 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 202 Fisherman 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 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 202 Fisherman 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 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.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model202 Fisherman
Model22 Walkaround O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 5 ft. 5 in. With Bimini Top: 7 ft. 6 in. With Top: 7 ft. 11 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18L
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - Detail3,220 lbs. apx
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg1460.57
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.322
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches274
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 8 ft. 4 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.54
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F 115
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max250 HP at prop
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 0 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons