2005 Wellcraft 290 Coastal - WELLCRAFT FOR SALE

Repowered in 2017 with twin Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 HP outboards, this Wellcraft 290 Coastal carries factory coverage through February 2027 for true peace of mind. It has been meticulously dealer-serviced and professionally maintained from the start, with complete service records available. The transferable warranty includes both engines and accessories, and BRP—Evinrude’s parent company—continues to honor all warranties while providing robust parts and service support for the long term. A premier certified Evinrude dealer in South Florida has overseen all engine care since the repower, reflecting the boat’s exemplary maintenance history.

Purpose-built for bluewater, this offshore walkaround express sportfisher is powerful, swift, and consistently dependable: it jumps on plane in seconds, settles into an easy 34 MPH cruise, and reaches 48 MPH at the top end. With an efficient average burn of about 1.5 MPG and a capacious 225-gallon fuel tank, it’s primed for extended runs through the Florida Keys or Bahamas crossings with confidence.

A suite of brand-new Garmin electronics was recently fitted, delivering modern navigation and fish-finding capability in a refined, intuitive helm.

The cockpit cushions and cabin soft goods were reupholstered in 2022 and remain in excellent condition; most exterior cushions are quick to remove and stow inside to extend their lifespan.

Wellcraft perfected the 290 Coastal’s layout—widely praised as best-in-class—combining a versatile deck plan with a comfortable cabin that excels as an express cruiser, family weekender, and serious sportfishing platform. Elegant and truly turnkey, it’s ready to fish, cruise, and embark on weekend adventures offshore.

Description

Repowered in 2017 with twin Evinrude G2 300 HP outboards, this Wellcraft 290 Coastal remains under factory warranty until February 2027 for complete peace of mind. Always dealer‑serviced and professionally maintained, it comes with full service records. The transferable warranty covers both engines and accessories, and BRP continues to honor all warranties while providing parts and service support for years to come. An excellent certified Evinrude dealer in South Florida services the engines and is available for more in‑depth information.

On the water, this is a powerful, fast, and reliable offshore machine that jumps on plane in seconds, cruises effortlessly at 34 MPH, and reaches a top speed of 48 MPH. With an average fuel burn of 1.5 MPG and a 225‑gallon fuel tank, you’re set for long runs through the Florida Keys or the Bahamas. Brand‑new Garmin electronics were recently installed and are detailed below. Cushions and the cabin interior were reupholstered in 2022 and remain in great condition, with most exterior cushions designed for easy removal and indoor stowage to extend their life.

Wellcraft perfected the layout on the 290 Coastal—widely regarded as one of the best designs in its class—making this boat truly turn‑key for fishing, cruising, or weekend adventures. Trailer included in sale.

Other details

All‑new electronics and navigation include a Garmin GPSMAP 1242XSV chartplotter loaded with updated charts for the US and the Bahamas, a Garmin GX54 Sirius weather antenna, an Airmar 1 kW transducer, and a Garmin 24‑mile radar that was previously installed. Comfort and fishing features are equally comprehensive: a Kohler 5000 W generator, air conditioning and a water heater, a smart battery charger, an ICOM VHF radio with built‑in GPS, DSC functions and hailer, a live bait well, raw and fresh water washdowns, two large fish boxes with a macerator pump, a refrigerator, microwave, and electric stove, a recently refurbished VacuFlush head system, comfortable sleeping for four in the cabin, abundant storage for extended trips, a cockpit shade cover, a Maxwell windlass, a Fusion stereo with amplifier, and a television in the cabin.

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Propulsion

Twin power comes from Engine 1 and Engine 2, both Evinrude G2 outboards from 2017, each rated at 300 hp with 550 hours. The engine type is Outboard‑4S, the drive type is listed as Other, fuel is gasoline, and both turn stainless‑steel propellers.

Specifications

Performance is confident and efficient, with a cruising speed of 30.41 kn and a maximum speed of 43.45 kn. Dimensions include a length overall of 30.17 ft, a length on deck of 29 ft, a maximum bridge clearance of 9 ft, a maximum draft of 1.5 ft and a minimum draft of 1 ft, a beam of 10.42 ft, and a cabin headroom of 6.17 ft. The dry weight is 8,735 lb. Construction features an 18‑degree deadrise at the transom, a fiberglass hull, and a modified‑Vee hull shape. Tankage comprises a 42‑gallon fresh water tank and a 225‑gallon fuel tank, while accommodations provide 1 guest cabin and 1 guest head.