Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 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 225 hp, the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 has a 25-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 77 gal and 77 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2008 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model202 Fisherman
ModelV21 Cuddy
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches99
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℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail2,960 lbs. apx
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg1342.63
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.296
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches262
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 4 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 6 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches81
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 - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149.2 kW)
Engine max225 HP at prop