Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 173 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 173 2011 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 173 2011 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weld-Craft 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 173 2011 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 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft 2070 MUVCL Camo 2009 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 173 2011 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
Model2070 MUVCL Camo
Model173
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches207
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28.5° bow entry 24° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,305 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg591.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1305
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp