Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2009 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2009 is a modified-V design and the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Wellcraft 252 Coastal 2009 carries a rated maximum of 400 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 252 Coastal 2009 is rated for up to 7 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 252 Coastal 2009 at 24,3 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
Model252 Coastal
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in.
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches106
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,360 lbs. (1,978 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1977.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4360
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal140
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)