Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 against a deep vee Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009 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 252 Fisherman 2009 measures 24,3 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 at 21,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 532 lbs more than the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009 at 43 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 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009 has a 200-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 carries 101 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009. 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 Fisherman 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 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 Fisherman 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2009 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
Model210 Fisherman
Model252 Fisherman
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) With Hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16.75 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches16.75
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,621.6 kg)
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 21 ft
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches292
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)