Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 220 2005 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 220 2005 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 220 2005'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 252 Fisherman 2006 carries 18 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Wellcraft 220 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Wellcraft 220 2005 is rated for up to 6 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 220 2005 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model22
Model252 Fisherman
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail3,215 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1458.3
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3215
Weight - lbs.43
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 - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches268
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
Engine/s standardYamaha 150 TX
Engine/s standardBombardier ETec 225
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max250 HP at prop
Engine max450 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacity8 gal. (option)