Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2007 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 17 Angler SE 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008'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 UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2007 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 UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft UVCDS 60 (20 ft.) 2008 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 17 Angler SE 2007 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 (20 ft.)
Model17 Angler SE
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches84
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℃ at transom
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
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