Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2006's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 201 SD 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2006. 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 201 SD 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2006 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 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 Angler SE 2006 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
Model201 SD
ModelAngler SE
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches82
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Deadrise10℃
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 36 x 0.125 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.08
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches253
Length overall - Inches207
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOther
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxOutboard Jet: 115 hp Prop: 90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5