Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 vs Custom Weld White Water Special - 24 ft. 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 vs Custom Weld White Water Special - 24 ft. 2007 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.
The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 carries a rated maximum of 19 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld White Water Special - 24 ft. 2007 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 White Water Special - 24 ft. 2007 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.
Bottom line: The Custom Weld White Water Special - 24 ft. 2007 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Custom Weld 17 - 26 ft. Outboards 2013 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model17 - 26 ft. Outboards
ModelWhite Water Special - 24 ft.
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 - 102 in.
Beam102 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise14, 16 or 18°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,200 - 2,900 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2900
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 - 84 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 27 - 32 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail17 - 26 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail24 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness19 - 21 ft.: 0.190 bottom 22 - 26 ft.: 0.250 bottom 0.125 side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 - 90 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
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 standard390 hp 8.1 MPI
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212