New Member - just got a great 2018 Wellcraft 202 Fisherman with 150 Yamaha
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:34 pm
Hi, long time boater here, I just picked up this new-to-me boat, primarily for fishing in Upstate NY lakes and day trips. Has a 2024 Yamaha 150 on it, with 20 hrs... right there I knew I should take a close look at it.
This is the 7th boat I've bought (all used). I was looking at a couple Wellcrafts, the Robalo R180, Mako, etc. Stumbled on this boat that had almost everything I was looking for. First, it was previously owned by a charter guide, and he did a really nice job fitting it out, and clearly knew what he was doing and took care of it. 2nd, the original Yamaha 150 developed an irreparable problem so Yamaha replaced it for him under warranty last fall. Minn Kota Trolling motor with GPS (no more hauling up the anchor multiple times per day!), the 9.9 HP trolling motor is connected to steering and has it's own trim motor and throttle, which is really nice. Add to that Wellcraft's reputation, hull, and solid no-wood construction and it was an easy decision.
I've owned Sea Rays, Jeanneau NC 795 (still have that one), C-Dory22 Pilothouse, Checkmate, etc. Really looking forward to the Wellcraft, the deep V is quite nice and a pretty smooth ride for a 20'. Thinking about adding tabs but will see how it goes before I do that.
This is the 7th boat I've bought (all used). I was looking at a couple Wellcrafts, the Robalo R180, Mako, etc. Stumbled on this boat that had almost everything I was looking for. First, it was previously owned by a charter guide, and he did a really nice job fitting it out, and clearly knew what he was doing and took care of it. 2nd, the original Yamaha 150 developed an irreparable problem so Yamaha replaced it for him under warranty last fall. Minn Kota Trolling motor with GPS (no more hauling up the anchor multiple times per day!), the 9.9 HP trolling motor is connected to steering and has it's own trim motor and throttle, which is really nice. Add to that Wellcraft's reputation, hull, and solid no-wood construction and it was an easy decision.
I've owned Sea Rays, Jeanneau NC 795 (still have that one), C-Dory22 Pilothouse, Checkmate, etc. Really looking forward to the Wellcraft, the deep V is quite nice and a pretty smooth ride for a 20'. Thinking about adding tabs but will see how it goes before I do that.