Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 21 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weldcraft Marine 21 2010 and the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 21 2010 at 21,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 at 21,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 31 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 21 2010 and Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
DeadriseBottom: 14° at transom
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 33 x 0.125 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelMarine Power 350 carb V-8
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Jet pumpnot available
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 typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 MPI V-8 Pump: Hamilton 212 Turbo Impeller