My New Boat

Specs:

  • 1984 25′ Wellcraft cabin cruiser, solid glass all around
  • 1997 Johnson 250 2-stroke (A little smokey but a truly reliable beast)
  • Garmin GPSMap 546s Sonar/GPS/Chartplotter
  • Hummingbird depth
  • King AP 2000 Autopilot
  • Onboard electric sink, stove, refrigerator
  • Supposedly sleeps 6, but I would say 4 comfortably
  • Upgraded aluminum 125 gallon fuel tank
  • One manual downrigger with 4 pound ball
  • Aluminum half-tower with rod holders
  • Panasonic stereo with two deck speakers

Plans:

  • Aluminum outriggers
  • 12 volt deck power and electric reels for deep dropping
  • Live well
  • Rear cooler seating
  • Overhead deck lighting
  • Onboard charging and inverter to run 120v accessories at sea
  • Add two more stereo speakers on the deck

Like any 30 year old boat, she’s a little rough around the edges but she’s solid where it matters. I wouldn’t hesitate to buzz over to Bimini or Grand Bahama right now! I’m planning to put some serious fish on the deck this summer and next, and maybe do a couple overnight trips with the family.

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