Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 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 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 carries 42 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009. 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 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009 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 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick DV SD 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1756 9V Bass 2009 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
Model1756 9V Bass
Model186 Maverick DV SD
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.174
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
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 typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs