Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 223 Fisherman 2022 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 223 Fisherman 2022 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 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 425 hp, the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 has a 175-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 223 Fisherman 2022'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 223 Fisherman 2022 carries 103 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 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 402 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Wellcraft 223 Fisherman 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 223 Fisherman 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.40 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet40.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters12.31
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches485
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement3900.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepower425 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower