Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 and the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 at 21,0 ft versus Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 at 22,3 ft. At 3 654 lbs and 3 573 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011'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 232 Fisherman 2012 carries 115 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 232 Fisherman 2012 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model210 Fisherman
Model232 Fisherman
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m) With Bimini Top: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.82 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°
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,654 lbs. (1,657 kg)
Weight - Detail3,573 lbs. (1,620 kg)
Weight - kg1657.43
Weight - kg1620.68
Weight - lbs.3654
Weight - lbs.3573
Height [transom]25 in. (63 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22.33
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches268
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.4 kW)
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)