Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 boat specs
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Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008
2008
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Weldcraft Marine Select  24 2005 boat specs
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Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005
2005
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Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 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 Select 24 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 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 Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 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
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model2056 9V Bass
ModelSelect 24
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃ Optional 10℃ or 14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.38
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardNew GM 6.0L Vortec V-8 MPI Hamilton 212 Turbo Jet Pump

Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 or the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005?
The Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 22,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 or the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005?
The Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 has the bigger tank at 93 gallons, versus 19 gallons on the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008. That 74-gallon difference translates to roughly 222–370 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 and Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 2056 9V Bass 2008 and the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 are built by Weld-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.