Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 at 20,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 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
Model1652 MUV Sportsman
Model20 Angler
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches9
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20.58
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 20° Transom: 10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,451 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg658.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1451
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches247
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower60 hp remote
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs