Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 vs Wellcraft 252 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 vs Wellcraft 252 2005 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 300 hp, the Wellcraft 252 2005 has a 100-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010'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 202 Fisherman 2010 carries 77 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 2005. 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 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 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
Model202 Fisherman
Model252
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Top: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With Bimini Top: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29? in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail4,370 lbs. apx
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.437
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches292
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 6 ft. 0 in. apx. Bridge clearance with bimini top 8 ft. 0 in. apx
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.44
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149.2 kW)
Engine max300 HP at prop
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 225 XXL EFI
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal