Both the WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 and the WeldBilt 77 in. Beam 2012 are flat-bottom designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The WeldBilt 77 in. Beam 2012 measures 16,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 at 12,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the WeldBilt 77 in. Beam 2012 tips the scales at 410 lbs - 170 lbs less than the WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 at 240 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.
Bottom line: The WeldBilt 77 in. Beam 2012 at 16,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The WeldBilt 68 in. Beam 2012 at 12,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.