Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 and the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 240 SD 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 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 240 SD 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 201 2011 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
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Height - DetailSides: 36 x 0.125 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet21.08
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches253
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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 typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxN/A
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb