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Weldcraft RYS Great Lakes Edition

By July 1, 2019January 2nd, 2020No Comments

Tailor-made for Great Lakes fishing.

by Craig Ritchie

Serious offshore anglers on the Great Lakes have always agonized over finding just the right boat.

Big offshore center consoles made for the Gulf Coast can handle the big water but lack the protection that anglers on the big lakes want when fishing early or late in the season. Other models that offer greater creature comforts may lack the serious fishing features that buyers demand. Great Lakes boat dealer Reed Yacht Sales offers the best of both worlds with a new line of customized Weldcraft aluminum fishing models called the RYS Great Lakes Edition.

Available as an optional upgrade on any of the dealership’s Weldcraft models, the RYS Great Lakes Edition includes a wide range of custom features that really enhance the value of what’s already a terrific big-water boat. 
“We are fortunate to have talented people who can do custom welding, custom electrical systems, electronics and custom fishing gear,” says Brent Reed of Reed Yacht Sales. “Because of this, we are able to create our RYS Great Lakes Edition and offer it on any of our Weldcraft models.”
So what’s included in the Great Lakes Edition? Of course, there’s the expected stuff like a full range of custom fishing gear, including state-of-the-art downriggers, full-beam custom aluminum rod racks and net holders, bow-mounted electric trolling motors and remote anchoring systems. But the Great Lakes Edition goes further than that, adding: Complete custom helms with full flush-mounted electronics; ultra-convenient aft control stations; custom sound systems for greater enjoyment on the water; a wide selection of onboard battery chargers and integrated charging relays; cup holders throughout; and even integrated transom fish cleaning racks. 
Beyond that, the package includes custom lighting systems that provide an enhanced level of safety without compromising an angler’s night vision. Extensive powder coating options and solid anodized aluminum rubrails augment the Weldcraft’s already legendary durability, while full cockpit canvas enclosures provide unmatched protection from the elements. 
“From the smaller boats all the way up to the Cuddy Kings, the RYS Great Lakes Edition enhances the value of every Weldcraft model,” Reed says. 

DEALER
Reed Yacht Sales
Grand Haven, MI:
616-842-8899
LaSalle, MI:
419-304-4405
Racine, WI:
414-651-3100
Specifications
  • LOA: 26’2″
  • Beam: 102″
  • Draft:
  • Weight: 2,924 lbs.
  • Fuel Capacity: 65 gals.
  • Water Capacity:
  • Power: 350 hp
  • Price: Varies by model
  • Website: weldcraftmarine.com

Photo Courtesy of Reed Yacht Sales

Photo Courtesy of Reed Yacht Sales

Photo Courtesy of Reed Yacht Sales