Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010 carries a rated maximum of 140 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 carries 93 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010. 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 Select 22 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010 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 Select 22 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1856 V Bass 2010 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 V Bass
ModelSelect 22
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max140 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 Carb V-8 Pump: American Turbine SD-309