Matching a deep vee Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 against a modified vee Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 measures 17,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). At 29 lbs and 26 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 has a 331-hp advantage over the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012's 19-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 carries 52 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.