Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 SD 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 SD 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 100-hp advantage over the Weldcraft Marine 186 SD 2010's 200-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 42 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 186 SD 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 186 SD 2010 caps at 6. 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 186 SD 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches222
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailN/A
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 x 0.190 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 33 x 0.125 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches0.125
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOther
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 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 capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Modelnot available
Model186 SD
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee