Hi everyone, I'm John.

[John255]

I came across this forum searching for Wellcraft owners on Twitter. I guess I should get straight to the important stuff nobody wants to hear me blab right? Anyway, I picked up a 1980 255 Suncruser back in 06 and have been involved in quite a project rebuilding her. The easiest way to explain it would be to say it was a total tear down due to being saturated and structurally unsound. I removed everything down to the inner hull and replaced the keel board, stringers, bulkheads and transom. Now I know everyone is most likely saying, oh god why on such an old boat? Well, I sort got attached to the style and it gives me the room for the family I was looking for. The price was right and yes, I was looking for a project. I'm actually painting the helm today after some wet sanding. There was so much work it would be difficult to write about it all in this post. I've brought it almost to completion and hopefully will be putting it in the water next summer. If anyone is interested in the build I'd be happy to share the experience. As you can imagine it's been quite a ride. Thanks and hopefully I can get and provide some useful info here.