Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 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 Wellcraft 22 Walkaround I/O 2004 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 is rated for 8 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 27 Tournament 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 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
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches106
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. apx. with Volvo 5.0 OSI XDP
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inches326
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max300 HP at prop
Engine maxnot available
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 capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)