Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 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 VCDS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 35 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.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 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 VCDS
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail49 in
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detail33 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
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
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 materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepowernot 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