Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2010 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 188 2010 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 Weldcraft Marine 188 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 188 2010 carries 42 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: The Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2010 and Weldcraft Marine 188 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1748 9V Bass
Model188
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches224
Beamnot available
Beam92 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28.5° bow entry 24° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,360 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg616.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.136
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 x 0.190 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 x 0.100 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp