Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 30 Sport 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 is a modified-V design and the Wellcraft 30 Sport 2008 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Wellcraft 30 Sport 2008 has a 300-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008'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 2008 carries 288 gallons versus 115 gallons in the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008. 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 2008 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches110
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) With T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.53 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
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. (0.81 m)
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. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.81
Length - Meters9.19
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet30
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]With pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435.32 l)
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 - Twin
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)(option)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.2 l)