Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld 1852PF 2013 vs Alweld Flat DSLW 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Alweld 1852PF 2013 against a flat Alweld Flat DSLW 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Alweld 1852PF 2013 carries a rated maximum of 70 hp. Engine data for the Alweld Flat DSLW 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alweld 1852PF 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Flat DSLW 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alweld 1852PF 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld 1852PF 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Flat DSLW 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1852PF
ModelFlat DSLW
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detail36 - 52 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail10 - 16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters37.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max70 hp
Engine maxnot available