Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 vs Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 vs Wellcraft 32 CCF 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 — 500 hp for the Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 and 500 hp for the Wellcraft 32 CCF 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 carries 281 gallons versus 214 gallons in the Wellcraft 29 CCF 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 32 CCF 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 32 CCF 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam9 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches11
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. apx
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail6,345 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail7,865 lbs. apx
Weight - kg2878.04
Weight - kg3567.5
Weight - lbs.6345
Weight - lbs.7865
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 10 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 8 in
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 7 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 7 in
Height - Meters2.34
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Inches92
Height - Inches91
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters9.73
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches383
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail214 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail281 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters810.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1063.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal214
Fuel tank capacity - Gal281
Engine max500 HP at prop
Engine max500 HP at prop