Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 330 2005 vs Wellcraft 35 Tournament 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 330 2005 vs Wellcraft 35 Tournament 2007 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 900 hp, the Wellcraft 35 Tournament 2007 has a 140-hp advantage over the Wellcraft 330 2005's 760-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 35 Tournament 2007 carries 400 gallons versus 370 gallons in the Wellcraft 330 2005. 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 35 Tournament 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Wellcraft 330 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 35 Tournament 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 35 Tournament 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Wellcraft 330 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.
General Boat Info
MakeWellcraft
MakeWellcraft
Model330
Model35 Tournament
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in.
Beam9 ft. 11 in.
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches119
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx.
Draft [max] - DetailTwin: 33 in. Triple: 39 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx.
Weight - Detail8,600 lbs.
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg3900.89
Weight - lbs.16000
Weight - lbs.8600
Height - DetailBridge clearance 9 ft. 9 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches117
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in. with pulpit and platform 36 ft. 4 in. with pulpit
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Meters10.77
Length overall - Inches461
Length overall - Inches424
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Standard T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. With Optional Sport Arch: 7 ft. 11 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 8.1 Gi/FWC 375 hp
Engine/s standardBombardier Twin E-Tec 225
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal370
Fuel tank capacity - Gal400
Engine max760 HP at prop
Engine max900 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in.
Headroomnot available
Water capacity52 gal.
Water capacity13 gal.
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available