The Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 tips the scales at 3 125 lbs — 3 091 lbs more than the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 at 34 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 Ocean King 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 carries 93 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012. 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 Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2006 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 Ocean King 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 220 Ocean King 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 Select 22 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.