Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RL 60 (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RL 60 (17 ft.) 2010 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 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 60 (17 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 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 220 SD 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RL 60 (17 ft.) 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RL 60 (17 ft.) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelRL 60 (17 ft.)
Model220 SD
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailN/A
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOther
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxN/A
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
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