Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 vs Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 220 hp for the Wellcraft 2800 Monte Carlo 1987 and 225 hp for the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 V21 Cuddy 2004 caps at 6. 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 V21 Cuddy 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches262
Beam9.11 ft
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam - Meters2.78
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches99
Draft [max] - Detail2.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches31
Displacement7200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. apx
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,960 lbs. apx
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1342.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.296
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance without top 4 ft. 9 in. Bridge clearance with bimini top 6 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches81
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
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 - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 HP at prop
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
ModelV21 Cuddy
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass