Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 at 2,0 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
ModelSabre XL
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet2
Beamnot available
Beam95 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches243
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 Carb V-8 Pump: American Turbine SD-309