Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 vs Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 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 300 hp, the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 101 gal and 99 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 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 210 Fisherman 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 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
Model210 Fisherman
Model22 Walkaround I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.75 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16.75
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,621.6 kg)
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. apx. with Volvo 5.0 OSI XDP
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 21 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches274
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 7 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 8 ft. 2 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 0 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max300 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacitynot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 0 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons