Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2011 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 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2011 at 18,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1648 Camo Duck Boat
Model18 SJ
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail49 in
Width [transom] - Detail86 x 0.160 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 30 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.08
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22.5° bow entry 16° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.205
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 OptiMax SJ
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs