Matching a flat Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 measures 12,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 175 lbs and 215 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.
The Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft 36 - 44 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 20 SJ 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.