Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Flat LA 2011 vs Alweld Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Alweld Flat LA 2011 against a modified vee Alweld Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 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 Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 2011 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Alweld Flat LA 2011 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 Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Flat LA 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 Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Sportsman Bass Boats VSC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Flat LA 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
ModelFlat LA
ModelSportsman Bass Boats VSC
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail36 - 52 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 52 in
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail10 - 16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam72 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail630 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg285.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.63
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. in rear deck
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower50 hp