Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 MUVCS 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 300 Ocean King 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 MUVCS 2012 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 300 Ocean King 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 500 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 300 Ocean King 2013 has a 465-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1652 MUVCS 2012's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 300 Ocean King 2013 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1652 MUVCS 2012 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 MUVCS
Model300 Ocean King
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail53 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 39 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches39
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet32
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,550 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.455
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. Sides: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model17 or 21 in. shaft
Engine model6LY3-UTP
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepower38
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYanmar
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 274
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp