Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 vs Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 against a modified vee Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2012 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 Value VZ Bass Boats 2012 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Flat DSLW 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 1,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Value VZ Bass Boats 2012 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
ModelFlat DSLW
ModelValue VZ Bass Boats
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail36 - 52 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]16 in
Height [transom]17 / 21 in
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail10 - 17 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches18
Beamnot available
Beam68 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp