Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (18 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (18 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 188 2011 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 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 188 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (18 ft.) 2007's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Weldcraft Marine 188 2011 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft UVCDS 56 (18 ft.) 2007 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelUVCDS 56 (18 ft.)
Model188
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches92
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches224
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28.5° bow entry 24° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,360 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg616.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.136
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42