Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2009 vs Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 — Which Flat Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2009 and the Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 are flat designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2009 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2009 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 at 12,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1856 9V Bass
ModelJon Boats
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam59 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches59
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]17 or 22 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeFlat
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 hp manual