2600 Coastal

Introduced in 1990, the Wellcraft 2600 is a conventional express fisherman with conservative lines and a space-efficient layout. She’s built on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull with a well-flared bow and a seriously wide 9-foot, 8-inch beam. Built in both outboard and sterndrive versions, the 2600 is a sturdy boat with a big cockpit and roomy below decks accommodations. The cabin will sleep four and includes a convertible dinette, compact galley, and standup head with shower. (Note that the head was slightly enlarged in 1994 at the expense of galley space.) The bi-level cockpit is arranged with elevated helm and companion seats forward with under-gunwale rod storage, tackle drawers, and a circulating livewell beneath the companion seat. An in-deck fish box is standard in outboard models, and a full-height wave gate became available in 1993. The side decks are very wide on this boat, and foredeck access is very good. A bow pulpit was standard. Windshield vents come in handy on hot days. With twin 200hp Yamaha outboards the Wellcraft 2600 Coastal will cruise at 26–27 knots and reach top speeds in the neighborhood of 40 knots.