2024 Weldcraft Cuddy King 280

Tailored for the devoted angler seeking the ultimate fishing expedition.

The Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King vessel is a fortress on the sea, perfectly suited for the rigors of the Alaskan waters yet outfitted with the amenities for a comfortable journey. The 280 Cuddy King stands as a testament to Weldcraft’s dedication to angler-centric design, offering unmatched stability and comfort in its class. Designed for the serious fisherman, the journey through challenging passages becomes an experience of ease and reliability.

This craft isn’t just built for travel—it’s engineered for the fishing enthusiast’s quest. With a robust hardtop to weather the elements, an aggressive bow for superior handling, and an array of fishing-focused features like rod holders, bait stations, and expansive deck space, the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King transforms every trip into a grand tale of angling adventure.

Features May Include:

Hull

• 30″ Single / 25″ twin engine offshore bracket with integral bottom
• Full reverse chine bottom design
• Full-width tread plate swim platform
• Extruded chine, formed toe rail and keel strip
• Full hard top (116″) w/ forward leaning windows, grab handles, red/white LED cabin lights, Alaskan bulkhead, tread plate roof, & 3″ full length top grab rails
• 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 w/ 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 floor fish box w/ macerator pump out
• Self-draining cockpit w/ composite UV resistant flooring NEW FOR 2022
• Pressure tested sub floor fuel cell
• Heavy duty welded double bow eye
• 2 – Welded stern eyes
• 7 – 8″ Welded cast cleats
• Transducer brackets

Exterior

• Choice of 3 granite paint colors on boat interior and exterior from the gunwales up
• Non-skid foam pads on gunwales and cuddy cabin
• Side stripes & vinyl graphics
• Offshore zinc anodes – 2x
• Stainless steel thru-hull fittings below waterline w/ seacock valves
• Forward scuppers in rear deck drain trays

Interior

• Framed glass package including 2 piece fixed front windshield, sliding side windows w/ screens, rear bulkhead windows, V-berth side windows & lockable sliding bulkhead door
• Mariner suspension seats w/ swivels on aluminum risers w/ foot rests
• 47″ bench storage seats w/ access doors
• Port console storage
• Vinyl covered marine grade plywood floors inside cabin
• Carpeted sidewalls inside of cabin
• Floor courtesy lights
• Stainless steel cup holders inside cabin
• Cuddy cabin doors
• Cabin sub-floor storage w/ vinyl-wrapped boards