Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2009 at 18,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2009 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 198 lbs less than the Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 at 7 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 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 Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft 1652 DD Econo 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 18 SJ 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.