Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 390 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 390 2005 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 480 hp, the Wellcraft 390 2005 has a 180-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021's 300-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 302 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Wellcraft 390 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 390 2005 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 - Detail30.20 ft
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 7 in
Length - Feet30.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters9.2
Length overall - Meters13.59
Length overall - Inches362
Length overall - Inches535
Beam9.80 ft
Beam14 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.99
Beam - Meters4.47
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inches176
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. apx. including props
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft Min2.30 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement9200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail25,400 lbs. with twin engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg11521.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.254
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance (excludes mast light) 7 ft. 11 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail394 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1491.45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal394
Engine maxnot available
Engine max480 HP at prop
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity119 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWellcraft
Modelnot available
Model39
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass