Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1852 F Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 300 Cuddy King 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1852 F Bass 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 300 Cuddy King 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 500 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 300 Cuddy King 2013 has a 385-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1852 F Bass 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weld-Craft 1852 F Bass 2011 carries 19 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 300 Cuddy King 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 300 Cuddy King 2013 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1852 F Bass 2011 at 18,0 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
Model1852 F Bass
Model300 Cuddy King
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches4
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet32
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 60° Transom: 20°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.53
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. Sides: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp