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.