Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 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 450 hp, the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 has a 225-hp advantage over the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004's 225-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 V21 Cuddy 2004 carries 77 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013. 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 252 Fisherman 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 252 Fisherman 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model252 Fisherman
ModelV21 Cuddy
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.66 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise20°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,122 kg)
Weight - Detail2,960 lbs. apx
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - kg1342.63
Weight - lbs.468
Weight - lbs.296
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.41 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches262
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 4 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 6 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches81
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max450 hp (335.5 kW)
Engine max225 HP at prop
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)
Water capacitynot available