Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 60 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 Ocean King 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft RS 60 (17 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 Ocean King 2008 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 60 (17 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 240 Ocean King 2008 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 240 Ocean King 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RS 60 (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 240 Ocean King 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 Ocean King 2008 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 60 (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 60 (17 ft.)
Model240 Ocean King
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
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 - 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
Deadrise28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,275 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1485.51
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3275
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127