Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 390 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 vs Wellcraft 390 2005 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 480 hp, the Wellcraft 390 2005 has a 30-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008'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 390 2005 carries 394 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Wellcraft 390 2005 and its 480-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2008 with its 450-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model252 Fisherman
Model39
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam14 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters4.47
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches176
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 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℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (.41 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] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. apx. including props
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail25,400 lbs. with twin engine
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg11521.24
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.254
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance (excludes mast light) 7 ft. 11 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.59
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches535
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail394 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1491.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal394
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Engine max480 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)(option)
Water capacity119 gal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons