Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 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 500 hp, the Wellcraft 270 I/O 2004 has a 75-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021's 425-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 270 I/O 2004 carries 188 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021. 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 402 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 12 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 402 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,4 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
Makenot available
Model270 I/O
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 9 in
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches117
Beam - Inches151
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,800 lbs. with Volvo 8.1 GI DP apx
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail40.40 ft
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters12.31
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches485
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet40.4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max500 HP at prop
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower