Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 173 Rebel 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 173 Rebel 2012 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 Weldcraft Marine 173 Rebel 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 173 Rebel 2012 at 17,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 at 15,0 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17.25
Beamnot available
Beam92 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 24° Transom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,305 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg591.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1305
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches207
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 750 lbs