Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2009 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2009 is a modified-V design and the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 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 Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model232 Fisherman
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in.
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches106
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. (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] - 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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet27.17
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches326
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.28 l)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)