Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 vs Weld-Craft Sportsman 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 against a modified vee Weld-Craft Sportsman 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 Weld-Craft Sportsman 2012 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft ECONO 2011 and Weld-Craft Sportsman 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16
Beamnot available
Beam70 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail480 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg217.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. bottom
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model22 in. shaft
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,120 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5