Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weld-Craft Duck 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 and the Weld-Craft Duck 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Weld-Craft Duck 2013 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 and Weld-Craft Duck 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. bottom
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches19
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet15
Beamnot available
Beam65 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches65
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model17 in. shaft
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25 hp manual
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity702 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs