Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 390 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 390 2005 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 480 hp, the Wellcraft 390 2005 has a 180-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 390 2005 carries 394 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 390 2005 and its 480-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
Model390
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in.
Beam14 ft. 8 in.
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters4.47
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches176
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 - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. apx. including props.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - Detail25,400 lbs. with twin engine
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg11521.24
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.25400
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 (excludes mast light) 7 ft. 11 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.59
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches535
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F 150
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail394 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1491.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal394
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max480 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacity119 gal.
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass