Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 220 Sportsman 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 220 Sportsman 2008 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 220 Sportsman 2008'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 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 carries 99 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Wellcraft 220 Sportsman 2008. 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 220 Sportsman 2008 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 220 Sportsman 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 220 Sportsman 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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
Model22 Walkaround I/O
Model220 Sportsman
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.68)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. apx. with Volvo 5.0 OSI XDP
Weight - Detail3,215 lbs. (1,458 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1458.3
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.3215
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches98
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (7.07 m)
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inches268
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With bimini top: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.07
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (375 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Engine max300 HP at prop
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 0 in
Headroomnot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l)