Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (17 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2012 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 250 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2012 has a 210-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (17 ft.) 2009'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 Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft UVCDS 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 201 Maverick DV 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft UVCDS 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
ModelUVCDS 60 (17 ft.)
Model201 Maverick DV
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - DetailSides: 36 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches36
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22.08
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches265
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max250 hp
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