Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick DV 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick DV 2012 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 Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick DV 2012 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick DV 2012 carries 62 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick DV 2012 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model9V Bass
Model240 Maverick DV
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 39 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches39
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet26
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp