Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 vs Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 vs Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004 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 35 CCF 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010'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 252 Fisherman 2010 carries 18 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 35 CCF 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model252 Fisherman
Model35 CCF
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam9 ft. 11 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches119
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℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail29.5 in. (0.75 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches29.5
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail8,525 lbs. apx
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg3866.87
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.8525
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters10.62
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches418
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearaance with T-top 7 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches93
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Engine maxTwin: 600 HP Triple: 900 HP
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)
Water capacitynot available