Wellcraft Fisherman 180

[ShawnThomas1978]

I just bought this boat, its a 2000 and i need to replace a part and i have no idea what its called. On the sides of the boat there is a place to put several fishing rods, like three or four. Above that, on the top of the rail there is a piece of fiberglass like part that sits on the rail, almost like a running board to step on for gettin onto the boat. Its made of a hard substance that's cracked where you screw it in. I have no idea what its called to replace them. Any help???

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

It's called the gunwale. You'll have to get one from Wellcraft. Even though your boat is out of warranty (I assume) they might replace it for you; they aren't supposed to crack--can you tell what may have broken it? Also, a nearby dealer might help you out.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

Post pictures. 640x480 please

 

[ShawnThomas1978]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

It looks like the screws were overtightened. Both sides are cracked where the screws are. I looked on the Wellcraft site, but didn't know what it was called to look for it. I still can't find on there where to get parts like that. I'm a novice lol

 

[Philster]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

PICTURES needed.

 

[Mister A]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

Sad to say, but you can pretty much forget about getting much help from wellcraft these days, especially on a boat model from 2000. I know as I got an 180 fishrman of year 2000 vintage. I have been trying for over a year to get an actual wiring diagram and actual location of various pumps etc on my boat. Good luck if you find a source. There isn't a wellcraft dealer within 4 states of me here in NC and so the search goes on.

Of course like you I am also a somewhat novice boater and have limited mechanical skills.

Check your local area an see if there are any salvage boat yards, you may get lucky with finding parts.

Wish I had more posative feedback for you.

Mister A

 

[Lrider]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

After a tour through several pictures on line, it sounds like it is an add on possibly a cutting board for bait and or fish cleaning

 

[Mister A]

Re: Wellcraft Fisherman 180

After a tour through several pictures on line, it sounds like it is an add on possibly a cutting board for bait and or fish cleaning

No it's not a cutting board or add on ! I have the exact same center console as this guy. Basically wellcraft has widened the top of the gunwale where you would normal step to enter your boat. It's a plate about 3 ft in length that is installed on top of the gunwale. Next time I am down to my boat I will take a pic of what it looks like so you can get a better understanding.

Mister A