Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Angler 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 18 Angler 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 Weldcraft Marine 18 Angler 2013 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 18 Angler 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1856 9V 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 1856 9V Bass 2008 and Weldcraft Marine 18 Angler 2013 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
Model18 Angler
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.58
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches223
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 20° Transom: 10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,326 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg601.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1326
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs