Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RL 52 (16 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RL 52 (16 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2013 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 250 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2013 has a 215-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft RL 52 (16 ft.) 2007's 35-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 201 Maverick DV 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RL 52 (16 ft.) 2007 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 201 Maverick DV 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RL 52 (16 ft.) 2007 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
ModelRL 52 (16 ft.)
Model201 Maverick DV
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 36 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches36
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22.08
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches253
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine max250 hp
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs