Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 24 Select 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 22 ft. Jet 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 24 Select 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 22 ft. Jet 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 24 Select 2013 at 24,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 22 ft. Jet 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 38 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 24 Select 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 22 ft. Jet 2005 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 24 Select 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 24 Select 2013 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 Sabre XL 22 ft. Jet 2005 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model24 Select
ModelSabre XL 22 ft. Jet
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
DeadriseTransom: 12°
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMarine Power
Engine makenot available
Engine model6.0 l Multi Port Fuel Injected MEFI-5 V-8
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212 Turbo
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6