Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Flat SS 2011 vs Alweld JC Jet Boats 2013 — Which Flat Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alweld Flat SS 2011 and the Alweld JC Jet Boats 2013 are flat 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 JC Jet Boats 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Alweld Flat SS 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 JC Jet Boats 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Flat SS 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 JC Jet Boats 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld JC Jet Boats 2013 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 SS 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 SS
ModelJC Jet Boats
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail36 - 52 in
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. bottom
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 - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]27 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeFlat
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp