2004 V21 Cuddy Owner
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:11 pm
Hello Wellcraft People! I purchased my first new Wellcraft in 1986. The indestructible V20 Step-Lift. I had it 17 years until I upgraded to the 2004 V21 Cuddy. (basically an upgraded version of the Step-Lift). Unfortunately the V21 Cuddy (not to be confused with the V21 Step-lift of the 90's) was only made in the 03 - 04 model years. The 86 Step-Lift was a tank that brought me home several times in sloppy seas. And with it's 1986 Yamaha 220HP Special (Yamaha's top outboard for that year) the Step-lift approached 50 MPH on the flat bay. I remember the heyday of Wellcraft in the 80's at the NY Boat Show. The line up was extensive. From large luxurious cruisers to serious fishing boats, to the awesome Scarab both speedboat and fishing versions, to smaller runabouts. Although the brand has had several owners since then, and the model line is much more streamlined, I am still a fan of this brand, and love the Wellcraft V21 Cuddy I own today.