Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 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 Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2007 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1648 UV Econo Bass
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detail33 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max75 hp (remote)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MPI V-8
Impellernot available
ImpellerHamilton 212 Turbo
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