Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 290 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 290 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 760 hp, the Wellcraft 290 2004 has a 560-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008'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 290 2004 carries 370 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Wellcraft 290 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 290 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model202 Fisherman
Model290
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m)
Beam12 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches149
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top: 5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With bimini top: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) With top: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
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] - Detail33 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx.
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.2750
Weight - lbs.16000
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. with pulpit and platform 36 ft. 4 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches461
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 9 ft. 9 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches117
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal370
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149.2 kW)
Engine max760 HP at prop
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity52 gal.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons