Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 and 300 hp for the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 carries 115 gallons versus 99 gallons in the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 is rated for up to 2 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 and Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model22 Walkaround I/O
Model232 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. apx. with Volvo 5.0 OSI XDP
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.33
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 - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Engine max300 HP at prop
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha F 15
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. (option)