Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 210 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 210 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 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 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 has a 225-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 210 2004's 225-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 252 Fisherman 2013 carries 180 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Wellcraft 210 2004. 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 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 210 2004 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 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 2004 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
Model252 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in.
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise19L
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx.
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,820 lbs. apx.
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,122 kg)
Weight - kg1279.13
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - lbs.2820
Weight - lbs.4680
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 6 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 8 ft. 4 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 10 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.54
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches100
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.41 m)
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches263
Length overall - Inches292
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Engine max225 HP at prop
Engine max450 hp (335.5 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)