1976 Wellcraft 196

[pwj50]

Does anyone have any information on how these boats were built. What types wood was used for stringer, how the hull was layed up. I haven't been able get any response from Wellcraft.<br /> Thanks for any info.

 

[mercrewser]

Re: 1976 Wellcraft 196

Pretty lousy. I like Wellcrafts, but I would expect floor, transom or stringer rot in a boat of that vintage. No worse than other boats, but inspect closely before buying. 76 was a good year. Started going down a little after that.

 

[pwj50]

Re: 1976 Wellcraft 196

The boat was free but the floor and stringers are gone. Do I need to cut just tops off the stringer woven roven and replace the stringer or grind all the fiber down to the boat layed up fiberglass and start over.

 

[mercrewser]

Re: 1976 Wellcraft 196

Ask on the boat restoration forum. They could be of better help.

 

[beezee28]

Re: 1976 Wellcraft 196

I think their factory is in Sarasota county in Florida, near Brandenton.