Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 270 I/O 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 500 hp, the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 has a 300-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 24,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.40 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. with pulpit
Length - Feet24.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches337
Beam8.60 ft
Beam9 ft. 9 in.
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches117
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. apx.
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement4900.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. apx.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,800 lbs. with Volvo 8.1 GI DP apx.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7800
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance with hard top 9 ft. 3 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 8 ft. 4 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches111
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity27 gal.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model270 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass