Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 at 17,0 ft versus Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 29 lbs and 12 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 carries 38 gallons versus 9 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model17 - 26 ft. Outboards
ModelViper II Outboard - 19 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise14, 16 or 18°
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail1,200 - 2,900 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail72 - 84 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 27 - 32 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail29 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 - 26 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches228
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness19 - 21 ft.: 0.190 bottom 22 - 26 ft.: 0.250 bottom 0.125 side
Hull thickness0.190 (bottom); 0.125 (side)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 - 90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower19 ft.: 175 / 115 hp 20 ft.: 200 / 140 hp 21 - 22 ft.: 250 hp 23 - 24 ft.: 300 hp or as specified 25 - 26 ft.: 400 hp or as specified
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3L V6
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs