When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 and the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 are deep vee 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 — Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 at 17,0 ft versus Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 at 17,0 ft. At 29 lbs and 23 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 carries 38 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.