Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 vs Wellcraft 290 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 vs Wellcraft 290 2004 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 290 2004 has a 540-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Wellcraft 290 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 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 290 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. with pulpit and platform 36 ft. 4 in. with pulpit
Length - Feet28
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches461
Beam9.11 ft
Beam12 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.78
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches149
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches36
Displacement7200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 9 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches117
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine maxnot available
Engine max760 HP at prop
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity52 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model29
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass