Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 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 Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 tops out at 300 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 Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 carries 19 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012. 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 220 Ocean King 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 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 220 Ocean King 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2008 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
Model220 Ocean King
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,125 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1417.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3125
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 39 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches39
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp