Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 has a 200-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004'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 O/B 2004 carries 99 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 is rated for up to 2 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 22 Walkaround O/B 2004 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model22 Walkaround O/B
Model252 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise18L
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail3,220 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1460.57
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.322
Weight - lbs.43
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 8 ft. 4 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.54
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches1
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. 8 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. With Hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail99 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters374.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max250 HP at prop
Engine max450 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardBombardier ETec 225
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)