Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 vs Wellcraft 290 Coastal 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 vs Wellcraft 290 Coastal 2006 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 290 Coastal 2006 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Wellcraft 290 Coastal 2006 at 27,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model27 Tournament
Model290 Coastal
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam10 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches125
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise18℃
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 7 ft. 3 in. With Bimini Top: 8 ft. 3 in. With Hardtop: 9 ft
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,735 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3962.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8735
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 30 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches334
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardBombardier Twin E-ETec 225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)
Water capacity42 gal
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11