Hello,

New member from South Louisiana looking to learn some classic Wellcraft secrets.

Hey, Just picked up a 2002 240 coastal. I wanted to replace/update some things and can't find anything Im looking for on the forums. I want to
1- Make my bimini into a full-enclosure and wanted to know if anyone has used a company that pre-fits them or uses a local canvas company?
2- Replace one of the fish boxes tops on my deck as its warped/peeling. Just the door part has to be replaced. Any replacement parts for this?
3- How much for a hard-top for this model boat and where could I get one??
4- Improve the seating so I wanted to customize some backings behind the captain and passenger chairs so people can sit comfortably.
5- Where could I get the cushions that go along the sides of the boat that people can lean against when fishing?

Any feedback is helpful. Goodluck cruising/fishing everyone.

Good afternoon, I'm a new of a 2000 Wellcraft Coastal 290 owner and new to this site. Hope you all don't mind my first post being a question!

The bow navigation lights, 2 of the three ceiling lights and my head ceiling light are not working. I know it not the bulbs, as I replaced the old bulbs with new ones. I'd like to inspect the wiring to make sure there are no breaks or is no corrosion, but I don't know if it's possible to take part of the ceiling liner down. It looks like it might, but I thought I'd ask here before I created a bigger problem for myself. Can the portion of the ceiling liner that appears to be removable be taken down with the ability to be put back in place?

Thank you in advance for any help you might be able to provide.

Have a great weekend!

JTD
Irish Lore

Just bought a 2004 wellcraft with a 200 Yamaha ox 66 on it, all cylinders show 85 psi, is this o.k. Or should I be looming for new powerhead. Thanks. Hayair

Want to Fish and Dive and Make the wife happy too:) Don’t Miss your Chance to own this limited production boat. 2008 Wellcraft 30 Scarab Sport cuddy Turnkey and ready for fishing or family fun! Cruise speed 38 mph top speed 53 mph Cruise range 442 miles. Great all-around boat for Fishing and Family with plenty of seating and options. Loaded with electronics 2 12” Raymarine Axiom MFDs with the latest updates and Navionics charts, new GPS antenna, 2 1k transducers one in hull and one thru hull. Auto Pilot. Radar, AIS transmitter and receiver. Standard Horizon VHF GX2400GPS. New Fusion stereo and remote, New Sirius Antenna. Amp and 4 speakers. New Wireless Man Overboard system with 3 FOBs, new canvas on top. New Custom heavy duty forward sunshade. New Compass, 3 New Group 31 AGM Batteries, Onboard 3 bank battery charger, setup for sword fishing with 2 swivel rod holders and 2 outlets for 12VDC reels. Taco Grand Slam Outriggers, Anchor Windless with 25’ of chain and 250’ of rope, Dual voltage 120 VAC/12 VDC Refrigerator and 120 VAC/Alcohol stove in the cockpit. Full head under helm with electric toilet, sink and shower, sewage tank and pump out. 1 288-gallon fuel tank. 2 aft bilge pumps and 1 forward bilge pump. Fresh water tank with 3 sinks one in head, one by the stove and one in the transom + freshwater shower at transom door and in head. 120vac water heater. Saltwater wash down, Live well, 2 large fish boxes with Macerator pumps, Twin Yamaha F 250 TXR four strokes with 1387 hours, 100 Hr. service just completed, includes service records from previous owner, new trim motor on STBD engine with spare that comes with boat. This is a USCG documented vessel. Surveyed last year. The Previous owner replaced both fish box pumps and toilet pump, Boat comes with new Scarab decals for each side, several brand-new cushions and new skins for back seat and bolster never installed. Boat available for inspection and sea-trial. $90,000 OBO Lift kept no trailer, has bottom Paint Located in South Florida.

recently purchased a 1994 23 excel
it will get plenty of used on the off-shore areas of west coast vancouver island

Converting to a Wellcraft owner. We really like the 3700 and I have seen a few engine options but the one we have found to be just what we are looking for has 7.4 Horizons V- Drive and not sure if that is going to be under powered. Looking to get on plane with ease with 6-8 people vs top end speed. Any thoughts?

Hi my name is Dave im a new member. I have a 89 Monaco i got two yrs ago first attempt at launching was a disaster, boat basically sat all summer making repairs. Due to less then forthcoming previous owner.
So im back at it making repairs.
Unfortunately the previous owner neglected to give me the manual. Which would make finding things and part numbers easier. Does anyone on here have any idea how i may get a copy of an owners manuel for an 89 well ratf monaco 30'
Thanks

Have a 2005 290 Coastal. Have had issues with the windlass (Maxwell Freedom 500) ever since I bought the boat a couple years ago. I figured it was just an old windlass..... When pulling anchor up, it sounds like it is struggling, I see the Voltage on my gauges drop, and if I pull too long without giving it a break, it pops the breaker. In shallow water, its not too bad, but if anchoring in 60 + ft of water for fishing its a real chore to get the anchor back up.

Finally getting around to replacing it, was going to go with the RC6-8. But as I started looking into it, I think my problem might be undersized cables to the windlass. It all looks original OEM, but cable is undersized per windlass manual. I only have AWG 4 cables. And when you add up the distance from the batter to switch, switch to windlass, windlass to neg terminal, neg terminal back to battery, its around 60'. the freedom 500 and the RC6-8 would need a min AWG 2 cable for that distance.

Anyone else had this issue? Or what size cable do you have on the 290 coastal to the windlass?

Hello Everyone,
I'm looking to replace both the transmission and throttle cables on my 1988 Gran Sport. Can anyone tell me what the part numbers #s are and where I can get them? My tranny and throttle handles are made by Morse.