I really think that you could call the V-20 the Jeep of the Sea, it's just that versatile and well conceived that I don't think anybody who has been around boats would argue that. And if the V-20 is the Jeep then the Wellcraft 248/250 Sportsman/Coastals should be referred to as the Wellcraft Deuce 'n a Halfs. ( Get it 250.... 2.5??? 2-1/2???).

Both great boats, and if we ever needed to go to war with only two small pleasure craft to choose from, these would be it. With 50 cals. on the foredeck, of course.

Seriously, if your tow vehicle is rated at 6500 lbs. and you can use the space of the Deuce 'n a half then go for it. It's a lot of boat in a trailerable size. It is not built like a tank but they seem to have a bit of longevity so good hulls pop up often. The one for three grand seems like a good deal. I paid almost that for mine before the economy sunk. Anything over 2K for the hull plus whatever the motor is worth is crazy though.

actually , neither, i just saw it on craigs list. i could call and find out the particulars if your interested

Thanks, but I'm going to try to find one without bottom paint if possible. That boat looks just like mine, except I had a fixed top and gel coat bottom. I saw a 250 Sportsman in the weeds just north of US 90 yesterday, no motor and no bottom paint.

On closer examination, that 250 I found was really rough and had a motor on a bracket....really bad looking. Still looking. It's at least 2 months till my new shop will be finished so no big hurry.