Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 vs Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 against a flat Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 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 — 60 hp for the Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 and 75 hp for the Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 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.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 and Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2010 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
Model1652 MUV Sportsman
Model1748 V Bass
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches7
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Horsepower60 hp remote
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp