Wellcraft Coastal 210 Review and Specs [Video]

Wellcraft marketed the second generation Coastal 210 from 2008 through 2014 as the smaller sibling of the Coastal 232. This trailerable walkaround overnighter was built on a 19-degree V-shaped fiberglass hull and utilized a spacious fishing cockpit and tiny cabin.

So, in this post, we’ll review this entry-level walkaround motorboat and her key specifications.

Wellcraft Coastal 210 Review

Hull and Top Deck

The first generation of the Coastal 210 was introduced in 1988 and remained in production until 1998.

After a decade of hiatus, she was re-introduced in 2008 with a new body and an abundance of innovative features.

Unlike the predecessor, the new model enjoyed a wood-free fiberglass hull with a foam-filled fiberglass stringer system with an integral high-density composite transom.

Shared with the center console-style Fisherman 210 and the dual console Sportsman 210, this shell had an overall length of 21 feet and a beam of 8.5 feet.

Starting from the stern, it only had a bolt-on style half-size swim platform with a retractable ladder.

Instead of a walk-thru door, you could enter the cockpit by stepping through a full-height transom. To make boarding easier, the stern corners housed two removable jump seats.

Simple yet practical, the self-draining fishing cockpit had two moulded pedestal seats mounted on sizable fiberglass boxes. These extended towards the aft to form bench seats.

Besides storage bins, you could also find an ice box, and fish boxes with overboard pumpouts inside the seat bases.

The integrated 88-quart baitwell had an overboard drain system.

Other standard features included an anchor rope locker with hawse pipe, an anchor roller, gunwale mounted rod holders, bow and stern eyes, stainless steel thru hulls and rails, cockpit courtesy lights, raw water washdown, and a curved tempered windshield with Solex glass.

Protected by a Bimini top, the helm featured a 3-spoke stainless-steel steering wheel, WHF radio, compass, and a dashboard with the most important instrumentation.

Drawbacks?

Wellcraft fishing boats are known for their relative heavy weight, and the 210 Coastal was no exception.

The claimed weight of the boat was 3,575 pounds dry and about 4,600-4,800 pounds with an engine and liquids, reaching close to 5,000 pounds with some gear.

Figuring in the weight of a matching trailer, you could expect the trailering weight of the complete rig to be north of 6,000 pounds.

Cabin

Designed with an easy-to-clean full fiberglass liner, the cabin was accessible through a bi-fold locking entry door.

Illuminated by a deck hatch and two portlights, the interior had a V-berth with storage cushions and a removable dinette table, as well as a portable self-contained head on the starboard side.

On the port side, you had a galley with a recessed sink and a faucet connected to a pressurized freshwater system with an 8-gallon tank.

The list of cabin features and amenities included battery storage with a tray, stainless steel beverage holders, 12V dome light, pillows, cushions, and a rope locker in the bow peak.

Engines and Performance

Depending on the model year, the Coastal 210 could be ordered with single outboard engines with either 2- or 4-stroke, 150, 200, or 250hp powerheads.

Manufacturers included Evinrude, Yamaha, and Mercury.

Fully loaded, the boat proved to be fairly underpowered with the 150hp packages, which is why their 200-250hp bothers became more prevalent in the final manufacturing years.

Performance?

According to the factory performance data sheets, the Coastal 210 rigged with a 4-stroke Yamaha F150 hit a top speed of 39.2 mph.

The same engine cruised the boat at 23.9 mph at 4000 RPM while getting 3.5 mpg for a range of 347 miles.

Opted with a Yamaha F200 XA, the top speed and the cruising speed increased to 42.7 mph and 29.3 mph, respectively. In contrast, the mileage and the fuel range remained almost unchanged.

Regarding the boating experience, the Coastal 210 provided great tracking and predictable handling.

Her relatively heavy hull with moderate deep-V design cut through the chop effectively, which translated to smooth dry rides.

Specifications

The factory specifications of the Wellcraft Coastal 210 were as follows (2014 model year):

Dimensions and Capacities (2014)

LOA	21’ 0”
Bridge Clearance w/Bimini	7’ 0”
Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop	7’ 11”
Beam	8’ 6”
Deadrise	19°
Draft Down	33”
Draft Up	17”
Dry Weight	3,575 lbs.
Max HP	250hp
Fuel Capacity	103 gal.
Water Capacity	5 gal.
Max persons	8

Power Options (2017)

Manufacturer	Type
Evinrude	E200DPX
Evinrude	E250DPX
Mercury	200XL OptiMax
Mercury	250XL Verado
Mercury	300XL OptiMax
Yamaha	F200XA
Yamaha	F250XA
Yamaha	F250XCA

Disclaimer: Specifications are provided for informational purposes only. For further information, please refer to the operator’s manual.

Takeaways

Manufactured from 2008 through 2014, the second-generation Coastal 210 was a worthy successor of the 1988-1998 models.

Unlike the outdated ancestor, she came with a full-fiberglass body utilizing a fresh design and a lot of fishing accessories.

Released to be the smallest member of the Wellcraft Coastal series, this 21-foot walkaround sportfisher had a drained fishing cockpit with heavy-duty features and finishes.

Tiny but practical, the cabin was also designed with a full fiberglass liner and housed a V berth, a galley, and an optional porta potty.

Its small interior was more suitable for storage rather than overnighting.

Besides this cramped interior, other drawbacks of the Coastal 210 were her fairly heavy weight and very small half-size swim platform.

Since they offered significantly more space and comfort, the more advanced Costal 232 and Coastal 252 were much more popular.