Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Legacy 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 UVCDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Legacy 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 Legacy 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 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 Legacy 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Legacy 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft UVCDS 42 (15 ft.) 2010 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 (15 ft.)
ModelLegacy
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
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 max25 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardGM 350 MPI V-8
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