Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RL 36 (12 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RL 36 (12 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2010 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 RL 36 (12 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2010 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 21 Legacy 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RL 36 (12 ft.) 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RL 36 (12 ft.) 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelRL 36 (12 ft.)
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - DetailSides: 33 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max15 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMarine Power 350 MPI V-8
Impellernot available
ImpellerHamilton 212 Turbo
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