Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021 vs Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021 vs Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 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 500 hp, the Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 has a 350-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021's 150-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 270 O/B 2004 carries 188 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 221 Bay 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.40 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. with pulpit
Length - Feet22.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches337
Beam10.20 ft
Beam9 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters3.11
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches117
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min1.20 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement6000.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. apx
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,235 lbs. apx
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2828.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6235
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 7 ft. 1 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 9 ft. 1 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.77
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches109
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity27 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model270 O/B
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass