When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011 and the Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011 at 20,1 ft versus Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 at 22,1 ft. At 146 lbs and 226 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011 carries 38 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumaweld Formula Vee Outboard 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumaweld Blackhawk 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.