Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 vs Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 against a modified vee Wellcraft 270 Coastal 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 270 Coastal 2009 measures 25,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 at 21,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 tips the scales at 7 225 lbs — 3 571 lbs less than the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 at 3 654 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 500 hp, the Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 has a 250-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 270 Coastal 2009 carries 188 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 25,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 210 Fisherman 2011 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
Model270 Coastal
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m) With Bimini Top: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) With Hardtop: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrise19°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,654 lbs. (1,657 kg)
Weight - Detail7,225 lbs. (3,284 kg)
Weight - kg1657.43
Weight - kg3277.2
Weight - lbs.3654
Weight - lbs.7225
Height [transom]25 in. (63 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - DetailHull: 25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m) With Pulpit: 28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches337
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal. (712 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.4 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity27 gal. (102 l)