Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 Stick 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel Outback 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 Stick 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel Outback 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel Outback 2009 has a 185-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1648 Stick 2011's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1648 Stick 2011 at 16,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel Outback 2009 at 2,0 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 Stick
Model202 Rebel Outback
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches92
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detail35 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28.5° bow entry 24° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower40 hp stick
Horsepowernot available
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp