Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 30 Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 30 Sport 2007 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 600 hp, the Wellcraft 30 Sport 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006's 450-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wellcraft 30 Sport 2007 carries 288 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 30 Sport 2007 at 3,0 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
Model30 Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches11
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] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet3
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.19
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.19
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches362
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardBombardier ETec 225
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail288 gal. (1,090 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1090.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal288
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacity13 gal. (49.2 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass