Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 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 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2007's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2007. 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 Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 at 20,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1748 V Bass 2007 at 17,0 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
Model1748 V Bass
Model20 Angler
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches9
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20.58
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches247
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 20° Transom: 10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,451 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg658.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1451
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs