Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 352 Sport 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 352 Sport 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Wellcraft 352 Sport 2006 has a 400-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004's 500-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 352 Sport 2006 carries 400 gallons versus 188 gallons in the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004. 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 352 Sport 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 352 Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 352 Sport 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model270 I/O
Model352 Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 9 in.
Beam9 ft. 11 in.
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches117
Beam - Inches119
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. apx.
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. apx.
Draft [max] - DetailTwin: 33 in. Triple: 39 in.
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail7,800 lbs. with Volvo 8.1 GI DP apx.
Weight - Detail8,600 lbs.
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - kg3900.89
Weight - lbs.7800
Weight - lbs.8600
Height - DetailBridge clearance with hard top 9 ft. 3 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 8 ft. 4 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches111
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters10.9
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches429
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Sport Arch: 7 ft. 11 in. With Optional T-top: 8 ft. 4 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Fuel tank capacity - Gal400
Engine max500 HP at prop
Engine max900 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardBombardier Twin ETec 225
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in.
Headroomnot available
Water capacity27 gal.
Water capacity13 gal.
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available