Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 3700 Martinique 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 3700 Martinique 2001 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 380 hp, the Wellcraft 3700 Martinique 2001 has a 80-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 3700 Martinique 2001 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 3700 Martinique 2001 at 37,7 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
Makenot available
Model232 Fisherman
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam12.70 ft
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters3.87
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches152
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 - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches59
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.81
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet37.7
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37.70 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches452
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435.32 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1090.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal288
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)(option)
Water capacity57
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower