Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 and the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 are deep vee 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 Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 62 gal and 62 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise22.5° bow entry 16° forward entry 14° transom
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail86 x 0.160 in
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Height - Detail30 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - DetailSides: 36 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches253
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model200 OptiMax SJ
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOther
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity6 / 980 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available