Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012 vs Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012 vs Wellcraft 32 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 500 hp, the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012'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 32 CCF 2004 carries 281 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012. 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 32 CCF 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2012 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
Model32 CCF
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches11
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 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. (40 cm)
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 ft. 5 in. (8.96 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters8.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches353
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,122 kg)
Weight - Detail7,865 lbs. apx
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - kg3567.5
Weight - lbs.468
Weight - lbs.7865
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.41 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters9.73
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches383
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 7 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 7 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches91
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail281 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1063.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal281
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max450 hp (335.5 kW)
Engine max500 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)
Water capacitynot available