Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 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 Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 at 21,0 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1648 UV Crappie
ModelLegacy
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches95
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 - Feet21
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower40 hp stick
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardGM 350 MPI V-8
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