Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 186 DV 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 186 DV 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 Weldcraft Marine Maverick 186 DV 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 186 DV 2005 carries 42 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008. 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 Maverick 186 DV 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 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 Maverick 186 DV 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 186 DV 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 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
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1748 9V Bass
ModelMaverick 186 DV
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches222
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28℃ bow variable to 18℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.174
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6