Both the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 and the Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 are modified-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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 at 17,0 ft versus Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 tips the scales at 2 700 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2011 at 2 300 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 Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 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 Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 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 Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 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 Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 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.