Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 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 Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 at 27,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 at 24,0 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 Fisherman
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches106
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 8 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. With Hardtop: 8 ft. 2 in
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
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches326
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardBombardier ETec 225
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee