Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 330 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 330 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 760 hp, the Wellcraft 330 2005 has a 460-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 330 2005 carries 370 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 330 2005 and its 760-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model232 Fisherman
Model330
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam12 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches149
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℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
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. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx.
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.16000
Length - Meters6.81
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance 9 ft. 9 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches117
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. with pulpit and platform 36 ft. 4 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches461
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435.32 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal370
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max760 HP at prop
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 8.1 Gi/FWC 375 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)(option)
Water capacity52 gal.
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons