Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 measures 21,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 25 lbs and 31 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 Legacy 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 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 21 Legacy 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 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 20 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise22.5° bow entry 16° forward entry 14° transom
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detail86 x 0.160 in
Width [transom] - Detail95 in
Height - Detail30 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - DetailSides: 33 in
Height - Meters0
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inches33
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.0 V-8 carb
Engine model5.7 l Multi Port Fuel Injected MEFI-5 V-8
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Jet pumpHamilton 212
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 typeJet Drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMarine Power
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Operational Info
Maximum capacity6 / 980 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available