2026 Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King

About this 2026 Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King

2026 Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King

Finished in Black and Pewter Metallic, this new 280 Cuddy King pairs a spacious cabin and practical fishing features with twin Yamaha power. It comes with a Yamaha F300XSB4 and LF300XSB4, plus an EZ Loader B12000 trailer.

The 116-inch cabin features the Premium Interior Package, with two Mariner seats, a starboard galley with sink, 12V fridge and two-burner diesel stove, a stand-up head, and a port-side full dinette that converts to a sleeper. Heated front seats, a Wallas Viking diesel heater, a shower in the head, and a 110V six-gallon hot water system add comfort on board.

At 30 feet 2 inches long including the bracket, with an 8-foot 6-inch beam, the 280 Cuddy King has a listed maximum horsepower rating of 600 and a fuel capacity of 121 gallons. Twin-engine controls, navigation electronics, a bow thruster, and an anchor winch are among its equipment.

Key Features

• Cabin: Premium Interior Package, convertible dinette, stand-up head, shower, 12V fridge, diesel stove, heater, and hot water system.
• Helm and electronics: Garmin GPSmap 1243xsv 12-inch MFD with transducer and engine gateway, Garmin GMR24 xHD3 4KW radar with mount, CL5 display, and main-station autopilot with joystick.
• Twin-engine setup: Yamaha twin DEC pre-rig with binnacle control and Helm Master EX electronic steering with tilt helm.
• Handling and anchoring: Proportional bow thruster with main helm joystick for HelmMaster integration; EZ-5 anchor winch with anchor pulpit, dual Group 31 AGM batteries with charge leads, and stainless steel anchor roller.
• Fishing and boarding: Roof-mounted rod rack with capacity for 11 rods, side-mount rod holders, transom knife and tackle tray, transom livewell, and three-step boarding ladder with grab handle.

Additional Equipment

• Port-side entry door, top ladder, rear-facing fixed LED lights, and three-inch straight stern rails.
• Dual side rub rails with lower rail extended to the chine; reel-tread decking in tan.
• Metallic black and pewter paint, painted cabin, two-tone full sides and transom, and tan granite paint color.
• Shore power, digital battery-charger displays on the dash, dual Group 27 batteries, and AM/FM Bluetooth stereo with four speakers.