Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 has a 210-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 at 21,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 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 UV Crappie
Model201
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches98
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 36 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21.08
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches253
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 - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp