Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 Sportsman 2013 vs Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (17 ft.) 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 Sportsman 2013 against a flat Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (17 ft.) 2008 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 Sportsman 2013 and 40 hp for the Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (17 ft.) 2008. 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.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Weld-Craft 1652 Sportsman 2013 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (17 ft.) 2008 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1652 Sportsman
ModelUVCDS 56 (17 ft.)
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches78
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. bottom
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 - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model22 in. shaft
Engine modelnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeNone
Horsepower60 hp remote
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,184 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 705 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available