Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 21 2011 at 21,0 ft. At 31 lbs and 28 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 21 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 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 21 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 198X 2012 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise8° constant
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.28
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in. with full length delta pad
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - DetailSides: 33 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.250 in. Sides: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 MPI
Engine modelMarine Power 350 carb V-8
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive