Both the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 and the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2012 are deep-V 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 Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2012 measures 22,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 at 17,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2012 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs - 2 100 lbs less than the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2012 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 2012 carries 130 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013. 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.