Just bought a 1985 180 Fisherman
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:51 pm
I just joined this forum because I recently bought a 1985 180 Fisherman. She needs a lot of work, but I love the boat and I was looking for a new project. I'm doing a full reno of the boat, which I know is a lot of work, but I'm looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll be pinging you all with questions as I go through this.
Couple of questions I wanted to pose for now...
1. Does anyone by any chance have an original owner's manual for this boat? Nothing on Wellcraft's website that far back. I'm just looking for a copy, but if someone has an original they don't want that would be great too.
2. I know Wellcraft starting using composite transoms and stringers in the 180 Fisherman at some point, but my hunch is that it was in later model years than 1985. Does anyone know if the '85 had a composite transom and/or stringers? If so, any intel on the composite material (like weight) would be helpful too. I posted this same question through Wellcraft's support line, but I thought I'd throw it out here too.
Thanks.
Couple of questions I wanted to pose for now...
1. Does anyone by any chance have an original owner's manual for this boat? Nothing on Wellcraft's website that far back. I'm just looking for a copy, but if someone has an original they don't want that would be great too.
2. I know Wellcraft starting using composite transoms and stringers in the 180 Fisherman at some point, but my hunch is that it was in later model years than 1985. Does anyone know if the '85 had a composite transom and/or stringers? If so, any intel on the composite material (like weight) would be helpful too. I posted this same question through Wellcraft's support line, but I thought I'd throw it out here too.
Thanks.