Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 252 2005 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 252 2005 vs Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 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 Wellcraft 252 2005 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Wellcraft 252 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 252 2005 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
Model27 Tournament
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches106
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. apx
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? in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,370 lbs. apx
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.437
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 6 ft. 0 in. apx. Bridge clearance with bimini top 8 ft. 0 in. apx
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.44
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches96
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches326
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 225 XXL EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max300 HP at prop
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee