Matching a deep vee Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 against a modified vee Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 measures 21,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 tips the scales at 3 625 lbs — 3 598 lbs less than the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 at 27 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 20 ft. Cobra 2013 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 carries 61 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 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 6 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2011 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Custom Weld 20 ft. Cobra 2013 at 2,0 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.