2026 Weldcraft Cuddy King 280 Base

2026 Weldcraft Cuddy King 280

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

• 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 (96") 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

• 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

• Composite aft deck flooring

• 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

• Composite Cabin flooring

• Carpeted sidewalls inside of cabin

• Floor courtesy lights

• Stainless steel cup holders inside cabin

• Cuddy cabin doors

• Cabin sub-floor storage w/ composite boards

• Twin Evinrude 250 E-TEC