Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 vs Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 against a deep vee Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 measures 35,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 at 20,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wellcraft 202 Fisherman 2010 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 189 lbs more than the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 at 86 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 has a 700-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 4 gallons in the Wellcraft 35 Sport 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 35 Sport 2010 is rated for 10 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 35 Sport 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,3 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
Model35 Sport
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.61 m)
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches119
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 - DetailWith Sport Arch: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTwin: 33 in. (0.84 m) Triple: 39 in. (0.96 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - Detail8,600 lbs. (3,901 kg)
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg3900.89
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.86
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feet35.33
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 4 in. (10.76 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters10.77
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches424
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,762 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149.2 kW)
Engine max900 hp (671 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)