Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 20 ft. Jet 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 20 ft. Jet 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 20 ft. Jet 2005 has a 165-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 Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 at 16,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 20 ft. Jet 2005 at 2,0 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
ModelSabre XL 20 ft. Jet
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches243
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower60 hp remote
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6