Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 vs Wellcraft 32 Tournament 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 vs Wellcraft 32 Tournament 2007 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 32 Tournament 2007 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 32 Tournament 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 32 Tournament 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 32 Tournament 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 27 Tournament 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model27 Tournament
Model32 Tournament
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in.
Beam9 ft. 2 in.
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches110
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise23℃
Length - Feet27.17
Length - Feet31
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Meters9.47
Length overall - Inches326
Length overall - Inches373
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout T-top: 5 ft. 7 in. With T-top: 7 ft. 7 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,865 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3567.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7865
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardBombardier Twin E E-Tec 225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail281 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1063.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal281
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49.21 l)
Water capacity8 gal.