Matching a modified vee Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 against a deep vee Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 17 ft. Sport 2011 measures 17,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 23 lbs and 27 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 20 ft. Cobra 2013 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 carries 52 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011. 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 20 ft. Cobra 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 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 20 ft. Cobra 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.