Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 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.
The Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 carries 42 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007. 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 Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 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
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model2056 9V Bass
Model186
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches222
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise33° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.174
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.125
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp