Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 at 24,4 ft versus Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 tips the scales at 4 900 lbs — 4 857 lbs more than the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 at 43 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 has a 250-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.4
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches105
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement4900.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 8 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. With Hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower200 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardBombardier ETec 225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model252 Fisherman
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006