Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012 vs Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012 is a deep-V design and the Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 tops out at 390 hp. Engine specs for the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 carries 130 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012. 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 White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012 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 White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 17 ft. Sport 2012 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 ft. Sport
ModelWhite Water Special (22 - 24 ft.)
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise11°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. with out O/B engine 2,300 lbs. with inboard engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail17 ft.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 (bottom); 0.125 (side)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l V6 EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD309
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1 MPI
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower390 hp