Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011
2011
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Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012
2012
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Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 vs Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 against a flat Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 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 Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 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 Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model17 - 26 ft. Outboards
ModelRam Drop Nose Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 - 102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 - 26 ft
Length overall - Detail21 - 44 ft
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches528
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 - 90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower19 ft.: 175 hp 20 ft.: 200 hp 21 - 22 ft.: 250 hp 23 - 24 ft.: 300 hp or as specified 25 - 26 ft.: 400 hp or as specified
Horsepowernot available

Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 vs Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 or the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012?
The Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 comes in at 17,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 has a documented max rating of 19 hp. Engine specifications for the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 and Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2011 and the Custom Weld Ram Drop Nose Series 2012 are built by Custom Weld. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.