Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 220 2004 vs Wellcraft 35 Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 220 2004 vs Wellcraft 35 Sport 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 900 hp, the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2008 has a 650-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 35 Sport 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Wellcraft 220 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 35 Sport 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 220 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches119
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. apx
Draft [max] - DetailTwin: 33 in. (0.84 m) Triple: 39 in. (0.96 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,215 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail8,600 lbs. (3,901 kg)
Weight - kg1458.3
Weight - kg3900.89
Weight - lbs.3215
Weight - lbs.86
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 - Detail35 ft. 4 in. (10.76 m)
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters10.77
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches424
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith sport arch: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With optional 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.76
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,762 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max250 HP at prop
Engine max900 hp (671 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)