1990 18' center console question

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JohnnyO1

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Hello all,

I am in the process of purchasing a 1990 18' Wellcraft Center console. I do realize the boat is almost twenty years old so i do expect to put some elbow grease into the boat. I was wondering if there are any known problems with this model year that I should be concerned with? Anything specifically that I should look out for?

The boat appears to be well maintained. I could not find any soft spots, and the transom has no cracks.


Thank you in advance!
 
JohnnyO1 said:
Hello all,

I am in the process of purchasing a 1990 18' Wellcraft Center console. I do realize the boat is almost twenty years old so i do expect to put some elbow grease into the boat. I was wondering if there are any known problems with this model year that I should be concerned with? Anything specifically that I should look out for?

The boat appears to be well maintained. I could not find any soft spots, and the transom has no cracks.


Thank you in advance!
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One or two of the guys here have the 18s and generally they sound like pretty good boats...sounds like you've been over this one enough to find it a sound hull...I'd say go ahead...post us up some pictures :party:
 
What kind of motor does it have? 115 hp seems to be a good powerplant from what I've read on these boats. Keep us posted and pics are always a good thing.
 
Thank you for the replies!

I don't have any pictures of the boat just yet. I am supposed to pick the boat up this weekend. Hopefully have a second to give it a quick wash. I will have some pics after the weekend.

The boat has a 1996 Mercury 150 that was installed in 1997. The motor appears to be clean and has low hours. I think the 150 is a little over kill for the boat. Going to see how the boat performs with this motor.

Now I just have to come up with a name. I'm open to suggestions!
 
See how the boat sits in the water with a 150, if the scupper or drain holes are sitting on or below the water line the will be below it when a couple of guys get aboard and fish. This could be a pain in the arse for water on deck at the least.
should fly with a 150 though if it fits well.
 
Willy,

I did notice some plugs sitting in the transom. I guessing they were used to plug the drain holes.

I'm curious to see what the boat will do with the 150. Don't know if I will have the opportunity to float it this weekend. I hope the extra weight from the 150 will not take away from the boat's ride. The current owner said he has no complaints.
 
:sun:Just wanted to add a quick pic of the new toy!
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/album.php?albumid=20

Sorry about the link. I haven't had the opportunity to join the bucket!

I ran the boat this past weekend for about 30 mins. The merc had that boat movin! It was a little choppy to stay on it for a long period of time.

I have some mechanical work to play around with and a lot of electrical to clean up. Just enough to keep me busy.

I'll keep ya posted!!!
 
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