Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (14 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (14 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2009 has a 425-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (14 ft.) 2009's 25-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 Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (14 ft.) 2009 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 240 SD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2009 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 UVCDS 42 (14 ft.) 2009 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
ModelUVCDS 42 (14 ft.)
Model240 SD
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detail36 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.335
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 typeI/O
Engine max25 hp (manual)
Engine max450 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3 l carb
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