Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1544 MV Special 2010 vs Weld-Craft Duck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1544 MV Special 2010 against a modified vee Weld-Craft Duck 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 Weld-Craft Duck 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1544 MV Special 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1544 MV Special 2010 and Weld-Craft Duck 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1544 MV Special
ModelDuck
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam65 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches65
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. bottom
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model17 in. shaft
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25 hp manual
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity702 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4