Panels opinion please (Wellcraft)

[Renegade_Master]

Hi anyone got knowledge of a Wellcraft 218 Coastal, which is an American sports fishing boat, about 23ft long 8ft 4" beam, walkaround decks small cuddy, 200hp Mercury outboard about 1996.
Any idea on price and what they are like re seakeeping etc. Thanks Clive

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Bit of a rare bird this one Clive but Wellcraft are well made and sea-keeping (coastal) is good. They are known to be robust and are usually sold as a package, boat / engine (Johnson or Merc) / trailer. I think the actual length is nearer 21 - 22ft.

Price?? £11-13K? (in good nick)

 

[mjf]

I know these well. Used to have a 23' with full cabin & inboard.

Excellent hull - good seakeeping. Basicially a Scarab design.

I got 43knots with clean hull and polished s/s prop.

Great boat

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Used to ne a Scarab / Wellcraft dealer near us in North Wales. Big showroom, big yard. Then one day just disappeared?? As you say, nice boats.

 

[whisper]

Think that the "Coastal" signified a deeper V hull than on their other models. Should therefore be pretty good in the rough stuff. Believe they also have a good repuation for durability.

 

[Renegade_Master]

Hi yes they reckon 48mph with a 200hp outboard I would'nt be suprised.

Whisper mentions deep V hull, though its pretty beamy (8ft 4") for a 23ft boat.

Thanks everyone for your help. Sea trialing today so will let you know if I buy it.

 

[AJW]

Should you buy it, please could you share your thoughts and experiences as I am considering purchasing similar as a trailboat for exploring the wilds of Canada.

Ta muchly.
Alan

 

[Renegade_Master]

Well brought her round by sea from Estepona yesterday, first impressions seem fine, nice safe walkaround decks, good vision from the helm, sea state not too testing. Outboat and steering needs service.
Will be using her for Power Boat course and pleasure, i.e. fishing etc. Will let the panel know how she performs.