Wellcraft Boats Introduces New 180 Sportsman

SARASOTA, Fla., January 31, 2007 — Wellcraft Boats is introducing its new 18-foot dual console, the 180 Sportsman, at the Miami International Boat Show, February 15-19.

“We wanted to create a boat that satisfies the fishing enthusiast and the water-sports fan in a family-friendly package,” said Wellcraft senior vice president and general manager Mike O’Connell. “The 180 Sportsman is an exceptional and affordable 18 dual console.”

The boat is 18’ long with an 8’ beam, providing a stable, roomy fishing platform. It carries 49 gallons of fuel to power one of three outboard choices: Evinrude® 115 E-Tec, Yamaha® 115 four-stroke or Yamaha® 150 four-stroke.

For the fisherman, the boat features two gunwale-mounted stainless steel rod holders and 52-quart baitwell standard. An optional fishing package includes a port-side pedestal seat/fishbox combo, raw water washdown and rod boxes port and starboard.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find ample storage throughout, including a large, in-floor ventilated locker and optional ski pylon.

For family comfort and entertaining, there are forward and aft seats port and starboard with backrests and removable cushions and a 56-quart cooler standard. Options include a Sirius® satellite radio system with AM/FM/CD, a lounge/back-to-back convertible port seat, carpet package, bow cushion with backrest, Bimini top and three hull color options: Fighting Lady Yellow, Hunter Green and Midnight Blue.

A 20” transom height, 20-degree deadrise, 15” draft make this boat equally at home in the bay or on the lake. Overboard scuppers and level floatation add an extra measure of safety.

Like other Wellcraft models, this boat features a transferable ten year structural hull limited warranty.

As with any boat manufacturer that is committed to ongoing product improvements, specifications, options and equipment are subject to change without notice.

A subsidiary of Genmar Holdings, Wellcraft produces center console, dual console and express-type fishing boats ranging in length from 18 to 36 feet. Models feature a foam-filled fiberglass stringer system for structural integrity and long service life, and offer a transferable ten-year structural hull limited warranty. The company, whose products are sold at dealerships throughout North America and in 20 countries worldwide, is a unit of the Sarasota, Fla.-based Genmar Saltwater Fishing Boat Group.

For more information visit: www.Wellcraft.com

About Genmar Holdings, Inc.

Genmar, with approximately 4,500 employees and nine manufacturing centers, is the builder of 13 premier brands of recreational boats and the industry’s technological leader in the United States and Europe with the development of VEC® Technology and the Roplene® process. Genmar boat brands include Carver®, Champion®, Four Winns®, Glastron®, Hydra-Sports®, Larson®, Marquis™, Ranger®, Scarab®, Seaswirl®, Stratos®, Triumph® and Wellcraft®.

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Source: Wellcraft