Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011 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 Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 carries 62 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011. 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 Marine 260XL 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 260XL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model201 Maverick
Model260XL
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise28℃ bow variable to 18℃ at transom
Deadrise60° bow entry 28° forward entry 20° transom
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. Cabin: 116 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches312
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 40 x 0.160 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee