Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 vs Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 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 425 hp, the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 has a 125-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 402 Fisherman 2021 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 402 Fisherman 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 302 Fisherman 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.20 ft
Length overall - Detail40.40 ft
Length - Feet30.2
Length - Feet40.4
Length overall - Meters9.2
Length overall - Meters12.31
Length overall - Inches362
Length overall - Inches485
Beam - Meters2.99
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.30 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement9200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower425 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower425 hp
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower