Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 vs Weld-Craft Stick 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 against a modified vee Weld-Craft Stick 2013 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 — 35 hp for the Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 and 40 hp for the Weld-Craft Stick 2013. 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.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1648 VCDS 2011 and Weld-Craft Stick 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches66
Width [transom] - Detail49 in
Width [transom] - Detail44 in. bottom
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches22
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepower40 hp remote
Engine modelnot available
Engine model22 in. shaft
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 423 lbs