Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 250 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 250 2004 vs Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 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 400 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 250 2004's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 15 gal and 14 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft 250 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 250 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Weight - Detail4,065 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail4,360 lbs. (1,978 kg)
Weight - kg1843.85
Weight - kg1977.66
Weight - lbs.4065
Weight - lbs.436
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 6 ft. 0 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 7 ft. 10 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 7 ft. 0 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.39
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches94
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches292
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. (1.83 m) With Bimini Top: 8 ft. (2.43 m) With Hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Engine max350 HP at prop
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 6 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 2 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee