Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 measures 21,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 tips the scales at 3 625 lbs — 3 598 lbs more than the Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2007 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.
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 2013 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Custom Weld Cobra - 20 ft. 2007 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model21 - 22 ft. Storm
ModelCobra - 20 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise11℃ or 14℃
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail3,450 - 3,625 lbs
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kg1644.27
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.3625
Weight - lbs.27
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 26 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail32 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches32
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail21 or 22 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.190 or 0.250 bottom; 0.125 side
Hull thickness.190 (bottom); .125 (side)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l Vortec MEFI 5
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpATJ SD312
Jet pumpATJ SD 309
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVortec 350/325 hp