Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 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 52 (16 ft.) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 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 Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2008 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 Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 206 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft RS 52 (16 ft.) 2008 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.)
ModelClearwater Valley Series 206
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches92
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches246
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.155
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
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