Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1860 DSV Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1860 DSV Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 has a 150-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1860 DSV Bass 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 carries 225 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1860 DSV Bass 2008. 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 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1860 DSV 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 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1860 DSV 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
Makenot available
Model1860 DSV Bass
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower