Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 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 200-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006's 300-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 115 gallons in the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model232 Fisherman
Model270 O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in
Beam9 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches117
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detail6,235 lbs. apx
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2828.15
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.6235
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches337
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F 15
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max500 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacity27 gal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass