Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 390 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 390 2004 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 2004 has a 180-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 390 2004 carries 394 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 390 2004 and its 480-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
Model39
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam14 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters4.47
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches176
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℃
Deadrise15℃
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] - 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. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail25,400 lbs. with twin engine
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg11521.24
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.254
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 (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
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 - Detail394 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1491.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal394
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max480 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)(option)
Water capacity119 gal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons