Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 29 CCF 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 29 CCF 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 29 CCF 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 242 Fisherman 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.40 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet24.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches342
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches106
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement4900.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. apx
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,345 lbs. apx
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2878.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6345
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 10 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 8 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.34
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches92
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 - Detail214 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters810.08
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal214
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model29 CCF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004