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Wellcraft 243 Fisherman
The Wellcraft 243 Fisherman is a highly multi purpose boat, ideal for sport fishing, family outings or coastal cruising Its deep V hull ensures stable, high performance boating, even in rough seas Comfort comes as standard, with ergonomic seating, plenty of storage space and modern safety equipment Robust construction using high quality materials guarantees reliability and longevity.
Max Load
3500 lbs
Fuel Capacity
158 gal
Beam
8' 6"
Color Options
Start building your 243 Fisherman by selecting one of the color options below.
| Approx. Boat & Engine Weight | 4900 lbs | 2223 kg |
| Approx. Draft Down | 34" | 86 cm |
| Approx. Draft Up | 16" | 41 cm |
| Beam | 8' 6" | 2.54 m |
| Bridge Clearance | 6' 7" | 2 m |
| Bridge Clearance w/T-Top | 8' 6" | 2.54 m |
| Deadrise | 20° | 20° |
| Fuel Capacity | 158 gal | 598 L |
| L.O.A | 24' 4" | 7.4 m |
| Max HP | 350 | 261 kW |
| Maximum Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1588 kg |
| Persons Capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Total height on Trailer | 9' 6" | 2.9 m |
| Total height on Trailer w/Top | 11' 4" | 3.5 m |
Hull and Deck
- Anchor locker w/ lid, latch & tie off
- Bow & stern eyes, stainless steel
- Bow rails, recessed
- Cleats, pull-up, stainless steel
- Exterior color scheme, all white
- Fiberglass stringer system
- Grab handles, stainless steel
- Horn
- Ladder, stern, retractable
- Meets applicable uscg & canadian regs; nmma certified using abyc stds.
- Navigation lights, LED
- Powdercoat, choice of color (leaning post and optional T-top frame)
- Powdercoat, white
- Rod holders, center console
- Rod holders, deck-mount
- Rod holders, stern, transom mount
- Rub rail w/ stainless steel insert
- Thru-hull fittings, stainless steel
- Transom lighting, LED
- Under hardtop color scheme, all white
- Winning edge owner protection plan
Cockpit
- Assist handles, stainless steel
- Baitwell, stern w/ bluecoat, light & timer, 17 gal
- Baitwell, stern w/ bluecoat, light & timer, 23 gal
- Beverage holder(s), stainless steel
- Bucket in holder, bow, 5 gal
- Coaming bolsters w/ rich hand-fitted vinyl & comfort padding
- Cooler, 72 qt., under leaning post (carry-on)
- Cooler, bow
- Courtesy light(s)
- Deck lids, easy-clean underside w/ flush-mount hinges
- Fiberglass liner, skid-resistant, self-draining
- Helm seating. Leaning post w/backrest & rod holders
- Interior color scheme, choice of color
- Non-skid, mechanical pattern
- Rod storage, gunnel
- Seating, aft folding bench(es)
- Seating, forward console
- Self bailing cockpit
- Storage, bow
- Tackle storage w/ boxes
- Transom door
- Upholstery, premium vinyl w/ drain/dry-fast marine-grade foam
- Water intrusion management systems
Helm
- Cell phone holder
- Compass
- Custom gauges. system matched
- Steering wheel, stainless steel
Engine / Systems / Drive
- Battery on/off switch
- Battery tray(s)
- Bilge pump, automatic
- Hydraulic steering (std on 150 hp and up)
- Hydraulic tilt steering (std on 150 hp and up)
- Outlet, 12V
- Outlet, USB charge port(s)
- Raw Water Wash Down
- Trim tabs w/ LED indicators
Interior Color
- Carbon Fiber
Console / Cabin
- Changing room
- Flooring, fiberglass liner
- Head, porta pottie (na canada)
- Rod holders
- Storage, curtains
- Windscreen, console
Entertainment
- USB ports
Power Options
- Mercury® 250 XXL Verado
Hull Color
- Wellcraft White Top
PERFORMANCE
Wellcraft offers you a selection of the best engines from leading manufacturers. Reliable performance that gets you where you want to go.
- Mercury® Twin 150 XL 4S
- Mercury® 250 XXL Verado
- Mercury® 250 XXL Verado White
- Mercury® 300 XXL Verado
- Mercury® 300 XXL Verado White
- Mercury® 350 XXL Verado
- Mercury® 350 XXL Verado White
- Mercury® Twin 200 XL 4S DTS
- Mercury® Twin 200 XL 4S DTS White
- Yamaha® F250 UCB
- Yamaha® F300 UCB
- Yamaha® Twin F150 XC
- Yamaha® Twin F200 XC
- Yamaha® F300 UCB2 White
YEARS OF WORRY-FREE BOATING WITH THE WELLCRAFT WARRANTY
Transferable
Our lifetime limited warranty on the structural components of the hull and deck make it one of the finest protection plans in the industry. Most Winning Edge limited warranties are transferrable, increasing the value of your Wellcraft. See your Wellcraft dealer for specific information regarding warranty coverage.
COMPONENTS
The exclusive factory warranty covers material, labor, and most boat components for three years; exceptions apply. Our customer service experts use state of the art technology for claim processing; a direct link to the craftsmen/professionals that manufacture your boat. (Trailer warranty limited to one year)
HULL STRUCTURE
Lifetime structural hull or deck warranty applies to the first retail owner. A testimony of hull design and structural engineering makes the warranty transferable to the second owner; limitations apply.
OSMOSIS
A prorated warranty covers osmotic hull blistering for five years. Our engineered Vinyl Esther barrier coat has the best track record in the industry for minimizing hull blistering, a process of construction that gives you peace of mind.
* Not all of the Winning Edge limited warranty is transferable. Ask your dealer for all limited warranty details. Warranty applicable to North America Only. For all other locations please contact your servicing dealer.
GALLERY
THREE WAYS TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO OWNING A 243 FISHERMAN
1. Build and personalize your own 243 Fisherman
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GET UPDATES FOR THE 243 FISHERMAN
- U.S. only, starting price on base model, excluding options and any applicable dealer charges, freight, prep, sales tax, title and registration fees.
- Wellcraft encourages customers to purchase from the authorized dealer closest to where they boat.
- The photography, video, specifications and options shown are for reference purposes only, and may include options and accessories available from Wellcraft or other non-Wellcraft vendors. While Wellcraft makes every effort to ensure this information is correct, Wellcraft reserves the right to change product specifications, models, features, imagery, video, and colors at any time without notification or incurring obligations, and the design specifications and features of its products may be different than shown. Representations herein do not constitute a warranty of any of the products shown. All limited warranties are outlined in the Wellcraft limited warranty that accompanies each boat. Please see your authorized Wellcraft dealer for additional information, product specifications, option availability, and specific warranty details prior to purchase.