Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Wellcraft 330 2005 vs Wellcraft 360 Coastal 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Wellcraft 330 2005 vs Wellcraft 360 Coastal 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 1 080 hp, the Wellcraft 360 Coastal 2007 has a 320-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 330 2005 carries 37 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Wellcraft 360 Coastal 2007. 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 360 Coastal 2007 is rated for 11 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 360 Coastal 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Wellcraft 360 Coastal 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,0 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 5 in
Beam13 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters3.78
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inches164
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail20,000 lbs. (w/ engine)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg9071.84
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.2
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 - Detail36 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Meters11.13
Length overall - Inches461
Length overall - Inches438
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 0 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit & Platform: 40 ft. 4 in. With Pulpit: 39 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 8.1 Gi/FWC 375 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin D6 - 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max760 HP at prop
Engine max1,080 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Headroom6 ft. 0 in
Water capacity52 gal
Water capacity108 gal
Maximum peopleSleeping capacity 4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18