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SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Not even two years have passed and the American shipyard Wellcraft has completely renewed its line of outboard fishing motorboat with 6 new models dedicated to sport fishing! The flagship of this range, the Wellcraft 302 was highly anticipated: Yachting Art is able to reveal all the first pictures in exclusivity!

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

A superb line that evokes power: the Wellcraft 302 is a fishing motorboat which is capable of going offshore, on the fishing site, very quickly...(regarding safety and comfort, especially acoustic, it is worth to mention that the hull is foamed)

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

... and, with its exceptional flared bow, without being wet. A boat to split waves without asking too many questions. The quality of the gel coat is high level and typically American.

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Sun protection in the front, functional up to 65 miles/hour, beautiful T-Top structure, and gangway entrance. Wellcraft clearly shows its flag!

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Wellcraft or Scarab Offshore?? Wellcraft and Scarab are two brands of the Bénéteau group, with Scarab specializing in jetboats. And yet, Scarab Offshore is also a superior finish of some Wellcraft boats. It shall be said!

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

A beautiful door for easy access to the sea, for diving or swimming, and the one at the pontoon or the catway. Seventy kg of reinforcements were added to ensure excellent structural strength.

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

The Wellcraft 302 deck plan is typical of American sport fishing boats with center console, and wide and secure gangways....

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

... a beautiful front cockpit, dedicated to comfort (with optional fron benches), or fishing (without benches) ...

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

.... and a rear cockpit optimized for fishing: folding benches, fish tanks, fish cutting stations, etc.

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

A sport fishing boat, of course, is of course for fishing, but it is also the pleasure of piloting: in this field, the Wellcraft 302 is a delight for its owner!

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Stainless steel steering wheel adjustable by tilting, windscreen in tinted glass: the dashboard of the Wellcraft 302 can accommodate a large multifunction screen.

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Safe catwalks, hand-rails judiciously arranged: no problem to move on board, even at high speed.

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Access to the cabin in the console is via a very notched door: no need to contortion to access!

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

The Wellcraft 302's center console features a beautiful washroom. The finishing y is of high level.

 

SCOOP - First Pictures of the Wellcraft 302, a very Ambitious Sport Fishing Boat

Wellcraft: this shall not be the last we hear about the brand that shows otherwise great ambitions, particularly in Europe. The message has been passed...

WELLCRAFT 302 SPECIFICATIONS 
L.O.A    30' 1"    9.2 m
Beam    9' 8"    2.9 m
Fuel Capacity    268 gal    1014 L
Draft Up    23"    58 cm
Draft Down    31"    79 cm
MaxHP    800 HP    597 kW
Deadrise    22°    22°
Bridge Clearance w/Arch    8' 10"    2.7 m
Water Capacity    13 gal    49 L
Approx. Boat Weight    6700 lbs    3039 kg
Maximum Capacity    1 lbs    0 kg

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