Matching a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick DV 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 at 21,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick DV 2012 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick DV 2012 tips the scales at 215 lbs — 184 lbs less than the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 at 31 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick DV 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 220 Maverick DV 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 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 220 Maverick DV 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick DV 2012 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 21 Legacy 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.