Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 36 (14 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 280 IB 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RS 36 (14 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 280 IB 2009 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 400 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 280 IB 2009 has a 380-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft RS 36 (14 ft.) 2007's 20-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 280 IB 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 36 (14 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 280 IB 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 280 IB 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RS 36 (14 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
ModelRS 36 (14 ft.)
Model280 IB
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detail40 x 0.160 in. sides
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches0.16
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. Cabin Length: 116 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches336
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise60° bow entry 28° forward entry 20° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeNone
Drive typeInboard
Engine max20 hp (manual)
Engine max400 hp inboard Jet
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (175 gal. optional)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175