Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 60 (17 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RS 60 (17 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 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 60 (17 ft.) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 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 Maverick 220 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 60 (17 ft.) 2008 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 Maverick 220 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 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 60 (17 ft.) 2008 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 60 (17 ft.)
ModelMaverick 22
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 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