Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 48 (15 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft CDS 48 (15 ft.) 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDS 48 (15 ft.) 2008's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 48 (15 ft.) 2008 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 17 Angler SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 48 (15 ft.) 2008 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 48 (15 ft.)
Model17 Angler SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches82
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches207
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (manual)
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs