Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2012 vs Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2012 against a flat Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 80 hp, the Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2012 and its 80-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1652 DD Econo
ModelRS 48 (17 ft.)
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches22
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model22 in. shaft
Engine modelnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeNone
Horsepower80 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,148 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available