Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine Select 24 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 48 (17 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 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 24 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 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 Select 24 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Select 24 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RS 48 (17 ft.) 2009 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
ModelRS 48 (17 ft.)
ModelSelect 24
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃ Optional 10℃ or 14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.38
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 max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardNew GM 6.0L Vortec V-8 MPI Hamilton 212 Turbo 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