Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013
2013
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Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011
2011
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Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 against a modified vee Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 at 21,0 ft versus Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 tips the scales at 3 625 lbs — 3 579 lbs more than the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 at 46 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 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 tops out at 330 hp. Engine specs for the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 carries 96 gallons versus 61 gallons in the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013. 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 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model21 - 22 ft. Storm
Model23 - 24 ft. Custom Series
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise11℃ or 14℃
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail3,450 - 3,625 lbs
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs
Weight - kg1644.27
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.3625
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 26 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 or 22 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail23 - 24 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 or 0.250 bottom; 0.125 side
Hull thickness0.250 5086 alloy (bottom); 0.125 5052 alloy (side)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l Vortec MEFI 5
Engine modelEFI 5.7
Jet pumpATJ SD312
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 gal. Crosstank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters363.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVortec
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp

Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 or the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011?
The Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 or the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011?
For trailering, the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 3 625 lbs for the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 has a documented max rating of 330 hp. Engine specifications for the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 or the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011?
The Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 has the bigger tank at 96 gallons, versus 61 gallons on the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013. That 35-gallon difference translates to roughly 105–175 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 and Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 and the Custom Weld 23 - 24 ft. Custom Series 2011 are built by Custom Weld. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.