Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft CDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2008 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 CDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2008 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 201 Maverick 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDS 42 (15 ft.)
Model201 Maverick
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches98
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches241
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBottom: 28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot 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