Well Craft Boats, Thoughts ?

[Afraz]

Hello Folks,

What are your thoughts on Wellcraft boats, i was looking at an 2001 160 Fisherman Model, and liked the way it looked, but wasn't too happy about how low it sat on the water, other then how it looks, i dont know much else about it. And haven't found very much information online either.

It's mated to a Merc 75 Horse, and that's about all i know at the moment.

What are your thoughts, on this make and this specific model ?

I do quite a bit of down rigging, but was getting tired of a 200 Litre fuel tank, a 21 foot trophy and pushing thousands of lbs of fiberglass around for no reason. It's time to settle down into something light and similarly disposed as the trophy, i know i'll have to pick and choose my days for getting out on the lake, but that is a sacrifice i am willing to make for better fuel economy, from a newer motor and something i can manage on my own without having to rely on a group.

Thank You

Afraz

[Tactical870]

16' is a small boat for big water. I assume you're talking about Lake Ontario? I've downrigged there with a deep 16 and it's not pleasant. Why not spend the same money to upgrade the motor on your Trophy? They're not an overly heavy boat to begin with, and it would be much safer. The only issue with them is the pulpit is a pain around the winch stand on the steep launch ramps along Lake Ontario.