Classic BW CC Design versus Classic Wellcaft CC Design

[buckleyjr]

I owned an 85 Whaler Outrage before I got my V21. The outrages, classic whalers and montauks are classic boats - collectibles. The overall quality of the whaler is better, in my opinion. But the deep v Hunt hull of the wellcraft v20s are also special. They are so much better in the chop of the Barnegate Bay. And for some reason they dont really design them like this anymore (for under 100k that is - check out the Harrier 25 by Hunt Yachts to see what a modern day v25 looks like).

Both are beautiful, but the v21 is perfect for a day on the water with the family. But If I lived on the water, I'd love to have one of each.

[captpete13]

I owned a 17' whaler before my v20. I used to work for a boston whaler dealer. The newer boats are nothing but unsinkable sea rays in my opinon. The classic hulls do pound but they are solid. I love my v20 and its ride which I think is just as wet as any whaler. And I have driven just about every model whaler made. We have 4 whalers at towboat us. a 17, a 22 commercial a 25, and a 27 commercial. They make a great work boat. I'm not sure how a v20 would be in the same situation. Our local sea tow had a v20 for a little while but he capsized it a while back and ended up getting rid of it. I'm not bashing the v20. I love my boat. But it can sink and whalers can't. To some people that means more than anything. I have had my v20 out is some nasty weather and heavy sea's. and it handled it like a champ. But then again so did my 17 whaler. Except every time I got off my whaler I was a little shorter then I was before I got on it.

[Bruce]

We have a 1985 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman. I'm a yacht broker, and for the money nothing touches its quality.

In 2006 the 180 was due for an upgrade or a new owner. After looking at all the new boats out there... 30K later we basically had a brand new 180 Fisherman Wellcraft completely restored, brand new Suzuki 140 4 stroke and no expense was spared. Based on what 30K will buy you in todays market theres nothing that expresses the class, construction and lines that boat has. My dad bought it in 1989, we fished it, chartered it, island hopped it, and now its here at my house, and when the time is right and he is old enough, it will be my son's.