Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 has a 210-hp advantage over the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 carries 225 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010. 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 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches207
Beamnot available
Beam82 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity21
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Modelnot available
Model17 Angler SE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee