Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 44 (14 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RS 44 (14 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Weld-Craft RS 44 (14 ft.) 2007 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 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 Select 22 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 44 (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 Select 22 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Select 22 2005 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 RS 44 (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 44 (14 ft.)
ModelSelect 22
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃ Optional 10℃ or 14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max25 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardGM 350 Vortec V-8 carb (optional MPI) American Turbine SD-309 Jet Pump
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93