Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 vs Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 270 O/B 2004 vs Wellcraft 330 Coastal 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 760 hp, the Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2007 has a 260-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 270 O/B 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 270 O/B 2004 carries 188 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2007. 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 330 Coastal 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Wellcraft 270 O/B 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 330 Coastal 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 270 O/B 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 O/B
Model330 Coastal
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 9 in
Beam12 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches117
Beam - Inches149
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,235 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (w/ engine)
Weight - kg2828.15
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.6235
Weight - lbs.16
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 7 ft. 1 in. Bridge clearance with hardtop 9 ft. 1 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.77
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches109
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters10.13
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches399
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit & Platform: 38 ft. 5 in. With Pulpit: 36 ft. 4 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine max500 HP at prop
Engine max760 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin D6 Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacity52 gal
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2