Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Escort Bay Boats 2012 vs Alweld Vee LA 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alweld Escort Bay Boats 2012 and the Alweld Vee LA 2011 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?
The Alweld Escort Bay Boats 2012 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Alweld Vee LA 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Alweld Escort Bay Boats 2012 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alweld Vee LA 2011 at 12,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelEscort Bay Boats
ModelVee LA
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailSide: 30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 / 25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail12 - 20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail42 - 52 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available