Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weld-Craft RL 56 (16 ft.) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 against a flat Weld-Craft RL 56 (16 ft.) 2010 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 RL 56 (16 ft.) 2010 tops out at 35 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 RL 56 (16 ft.) 2010 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
Model9V Bass
ModelRL 56 (16 ft.)
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches22
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Beamnot available
Beam78 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
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 typeNone
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (manual)