2023 Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King On Order9m

We are a new Weldcraft Dealer and excited to introduce these excellent heavy gauge welded aluminum fishing boats to the Great Lakes and Midwest.  Weldcraft builds many different types from 16' - 30'.  We feel these boats are perfectly suited for our waters given their ability to handle heavy seas, durability, and optional partial and full hardtops.

280 Cuddy King - SHOW THE OCEAN WHO’S KING.

Want to capture the heart of the most cunning fish? You can, with the Cuddy King’s unexpected amenities, flawless ride, and more room to fish and relax. We’ve skillfully netted them together in signature Weldcraft style. With a steep bow entry, upswept bow, self-bailing aft deck and true reverse chine on a wide 8’ bottom, the Cuddy King series is a sportfisher’s dream. Superior function is enhanced with thoughtful form, in 40” sides constructed of .160-gauge 5086 aluminum alloy for rugged strength and seaworthiness. The Cuddy King is loaded with performance-maximizing features such as a forward-leaning windshield, driver and passenger mariner suspension seats, cabin subfloor storage, and an aft deck subfloor fish box. Countless galley and stand-up head configurations are available, too. And even though it sports a full 8.5’’ beam, the ocean- capable Cuddy is trailer-ready and available in four different lengths ranging from 24’ to 30’. How’s that for royal treatment?

Cabin Floor Plan 116-9 - Upgrade
102" cockpit
116" Cabin
Enclosed Head - Starboard Aft
Sleeper Dinette to Port that converts to berth
Galley Starboard Mid
12V Refrigerator
2 Burner Diesel Stove
Stand Up Head
Mariner Suspension Helm & Companion Seats w/ Swivels
Cuddy Cabin Forward
36" Forward and Aft Fish Box (or larger)

Additional Options

Yamaha DEC Pre Rig
Hang, Rig and Run Engines (3)
Full Lower Unit and Engine Fluids

Command Link Plus Display for DEC Engines
Power Assist Steering
Twin Engine Tie bar
Kicker Tie Bar to Main Engines

SWS SDS Stainless Steel Prop's
Yamaha T9.9XPB High Thrust Kicker Remote
Rear Transom Door
3" Straight Stern Rails / Downrigger Brackets
Welded Swim Platform Kicker Bracket
3 Step Boarding Ladder w/ Grab Handle
Welded Side Rub Rails
Radar Mount
160 Gallon Fuel Tank Upgrade
Anchor Pulpit
Dual Battery System with Switch - Group 27
Power Assist Steering
Floor Courtesy Lights
Painted Cabin, Transom & Full Side Paint - Pure White
Auxiliary Fuel Line w/ Quick Connect
Lewmar 700 Windlass with Bow Roller
Rear Console Installed w/ Power Steering
Upgrade to Aft Steering Console to Cabinet
Twin Racor 660R Upgrade
2 Extra Interior Dome Lights
Install thru hull for potential AC System
Upgrade Holding and Water tanks to 15 gallons
Livewell Tackle Fence
Side Boarding Ladder for Hardtop - Starboard

Freight (at Dealer Cost)
Shipping From Clarkston, Washington To Grand Haven, Michigan (2010 miles each way which is roughly a 60 hour round trip drive), Shrink Wrapping

Make Ready (at Dealer Cost)
Unload from truck, load onto trailer, Yamaha PDI, full fuel, full detail of hull & deck, water launch, full systems testing, sea trial and owner orientation.

Hull Features

• 30" Single / 25"twin engine offshore bracket with integral bottom sheet and full width swim platform
• Extruded chine, formed toe rail and keel strip
• Full reverse chine bottom design
• Full hard top (116") with forward leaning windows, grab handles, red/white LED cabin lights, Alaskan bulkhead, tread plate roof, & 3" full length top grab rail
• Cuddy cabin with evac hatch, storage, shelving, cushions, and 2 LED red/white cabin lights
• Swept bow with rails and self-draining anchor rope locker
• Transom with 37 gallon fish box, cutting board lid & locking rigging compartment doors
• 4 Side storage trays with gunwale rod racks-2 per side
• Gunwale side tray access step/seats with grab handles
• 158 gallon (50") insulated florr fish box w/macerator pump out
• Self-draining aft deck with .190" aluminum floors and non-skid coating, Pressure tested sub floor fuel cell, Heavy duty welded double bow eye
• 2 - Welded stern eyes
• 7 - 8" Welded cast cleats
• Transducer brackets
• Sound deadening foam package

Exterior Features

• Choice of 3 standard granite colored paint colors on boat interior and exterior from the gunwales up
• Non-skid deck & gunwale paint
• Side stripes & vinyl graphics
• Offshore zinc anodes - 2x
• Stainless steel thru-hull fittings below water line with seacock valves
• Forward scuppers in rear deck drain trays

Rigging Options

• Driver & Passenger side pantograph windshield wiper
• Hydraulic steering
• Outboard dash panel with fuel gauge, tachometer with hour meter, volt meter, trim tab controls,  & USB port
• LED Navigation & anchor lights
• Electric trim tabs on brackets
• Stainless steel marine horn
• 3- auto bilge pumps & 1 high water bilge alarm
• Washdown 
• Dual battery switch with battery boots (no batteries included)
• Fuel water separator
• Carbon Monoxide Detector in V berth and Main Cabin

Interior Features

• Framed glass package including 2 piece fixed front windshield, sliding side windows with screens, rear bulkhead windows, V-berth side windows & lockable sliding bulk head door
• Mariner suspension seats with swivels on aluminum risers & foot rests
• 47″ bench storage seats w/access doors
• Port console storage
• Stainless steel cup holders inside cabin
• Marine grade plywood floors with vinyl floor covering in cabin
• Cabin sub-floor storage

Custom Integrity Aluminum Trailer - Sold Separately - Price on Request
Aluminum custom welded bunks
Triple 5200 lb. axles
225/75R15 LRC Radial tires
Hydraulic disc brakes
Waterproof electrical
LED lighting
15” aluminum wheels with spare tire and mount
Polished aluminum step pads
GVW 15,000 lbs