Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 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.
The Weld-Craft 48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 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 Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2011 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 Weld-Craft 48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model48 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats
Model240 SD
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail320 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg145.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Height - Detail22 in. sides
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model17 in. shaft
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOther
Horsepower30 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxN/A
Operational Info
Maximum capacity706 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3 / 423 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available