Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 has a 260-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 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 at 30,0 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
Makenot available
Model1648 UV Crappie
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower40 hp stick
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower