Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1852 V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1852 V Bass 2008 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 198X 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 Weld-Craft 1852 V Bass 2008 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 carries 42 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1852 V Bass 2008. 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 1852 V Bass 2008 and Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 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
Model1852 V Bass
Model198X
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches94
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches33
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8° constant
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in. with full length delta pad
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.250 in. Sides: 0.125 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 typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeGM
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MPI
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309