Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 at 18,5 ft. At 105 lbs and 174 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013's 150-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 Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft DSUV Package 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 186 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.