Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 and the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model17 Angler SE
Model220 SD
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches0.1
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Engine maxN/A
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available