Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft RS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 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 Weldcraft Marine Angler SE 2005 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 70 (20 ft.)
ModelAngler SE
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches82
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches207
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxOutboard Jet: 115 hp Prop: 90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5