Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 vs Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 29 CCF 2004 vs Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2006 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 2006 has a 260-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 29 CCF 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 29 CCF 2004 carries 214 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2006. 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 2006 is rated for 10 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 330 Coastal 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 330 Coastal 2006 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 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
Model29 CCF
Model330 Coastal
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beam12 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches149
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. apx
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,345 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (w/ engine)
Weight - kg2878.04
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.6345
Weight - lbs.16
Height - DetailBridge clearance without T-top 5 ft. 10 in. Bridge clearance with T-top 7 ft. 8 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.34
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches92
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters10.13
Length overall - Inches342
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail214 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters810.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal214
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine max500 HP at prop
Engine max760 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin D6 Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity52 gal
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