The Weldcraft Marine 300 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weldcraft Marine 300 2011 measures 30,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine 300 2011 tips the scales at 4 275 lbs - 875 lbs more than the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 at 3 400 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 300 2011 carries a rated maximum of 640 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 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 300 2011 carries 160 gallons versus 93 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005. 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 300 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 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 300 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 300 2011 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 Select 22 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.