Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 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 Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 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 21 Legacy 2009 carries 62 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2009 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 at 18,0 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1860 V Bass
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detail33 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MPI V-8
Impellernot available
ImpellerHamilton 212 Turbo