When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the WeldBilt 60 in. Beam 2012 and the WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 are flat designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — WeldBilt 60 in. Beam 2012 at 12,0 ft versus WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 at 12,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the WeldBilt 60 in. Beam 2012 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 211 lbs more than the WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 at 24 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.