Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 24 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 24 2010 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 RS 52 (16 ft.) 2007 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 24 2010 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 24 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 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 24 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 24 2010 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 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
ModelRS 52 (16 ft.)
Model24
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23° bow entry 20° forward entry 12° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.38
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 typeJet Drive
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMarine Power 6.0 V-8 MPI
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212 Turbo
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