Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 and the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 232 Fisherman 2013 at 22,3 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
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
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 - Detail6 ft. (1.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.83
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
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. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,573 lbs. (1,620 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1620.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3573
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 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 - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)