Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 220 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 220 2004 vs Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 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 232 Fisherman 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 220 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 232 Fisherman 2012 carries 115 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Wellcraft 220 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2012 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 220 2004 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model22
Model232 Fisherman
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,215 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail3,573 lbs. (1,620 kg)
Weight - kg1458.3
Weight - kg1620.68
Weight - lbs.3215
Weight - lbs.3573
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 5 ft. 3 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 6 ft. 9 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches268
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. (1.82 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Engine max250 HP at prop
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)