Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 vs Wellcraft 30 Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 vs Wellcraft 30 Sport 2009 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 600 hp, the Wellcraft 30 Sport 2009 has a 300-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007'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 30 Sport 2009 carries 288 gallons versus 115 gallons in the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 30 Sport 2009 at 30,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2007 at 22,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model232 Fisherman
Model30 Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches11
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 0 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. 0 in. 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℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet30.17
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.19
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches362
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F 2
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail288 gal. (1,090 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1090.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal288
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.2 l)