Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 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 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021's 425-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 402 Fisherman 2021 carries 35 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 402 Fisherman 2021 at 40,4 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
Makenot available
Model252 Fisherman
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches151
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℃
Deadrisenot available
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 - Feet40.4
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 - Detail40.40 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches485
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 - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (option)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower