Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2009 and 90 hp for the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2009 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 17 Angler SE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Econo Bass 2009 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
Model17 Angler SE
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches82
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches207
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (remote)
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs