The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 is a deep-V design and the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 at 17,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs - 2 100 lbs less than the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 at 2 900 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.
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 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 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 carries 130 gallons versus 90 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2012 at 17,0 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.