Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 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 201 SD 2011 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007. 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 201 SD 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 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 201 SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 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
Model1856 9V Bass
Model201 SD
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21.08
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches253
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailN/A
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 36 x 0.125 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.125
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp