#1: I guess Wellcraft can answer for sure, it would be interesting to see if sales numbers progressively dropped off year after year....but after making a boat for 26 years its not surprising that a company would make a change in design finally. I would expect that boat manufacturers are constantly pressured (like car mfg's) to change design most time probably just for the sake of change. I dont think I would consider it a bad thing that after 26 years Wellcraft finally retired a mold.
I think a boat in general is something you throw money at , not just a used boat. My boat appears structurally sound and the motor is running well. The only money I throw at it now is adding and customizing to make it more functional for me and to be honest I only do it because its fun. If I was short on cash I dont feel I need anything for my V right now other than gas and oil. (knock on wood). And alternately buying a new boat?....considering the depreciation and the fact there is no guarantee your boating with be trouble free I personally cant justify spending $30K on something that I can only realistically use 30 times or so a year (but thats just me)
no regrets so far! couldnt be happier. Would I like a bigger boat someday? maybe but for a 20' easily trailerable boat that is inexpensive to maintain and operate I'm pretty content.
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