Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 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 17 Angler SE 2010 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 1856 9V Bass 2008 and Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 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
Model1856 9V Bass
Model17 Angler SE
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches207
Beamnot available
Beam82 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs