Matching a flat Alweld Stick Steer Boats (16 ft.) 2013 against a modified vee Alweld Vee DSLW 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 Stick Steer Boats (16 ft.) 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Alweld Vee DSLW 2012 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 Vee DSLW 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alweld Stick Steer Boats (16 ft.) 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alweld Vee DSLW 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Vee DSLW 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Stick Steer Boats (16 ft.) 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.