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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010
2010
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Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 against a modified vee Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 tips the scales at 3 625 lbs — 3 613 lbs more than the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 at 12 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 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
Model21 - 22 ft. Storm
ModelViper II Outboard - 19 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise11℃ or 14℃
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail3,450 - 3,625 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg1644.27
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.3625
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 26 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail29 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail21 or 22 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 or 0.250 bottom; 0.125 side
Hull thickness0.190 (bottom); 0.125 (side)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l Vortec MEFI 5
Engine model4.3L V6
Jet pumpATJ SD312
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive

Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 or the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010?
The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 comes in at 19,0 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010?
For trailering, the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 has the edge at 12 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.
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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 is certified for 5. 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 measures 96" wide, compared to 9" for the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010. 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010?
The Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 has the bigger tank at 61 gallons, versus 38 gallons on the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010. That 23-gallon difference translates to roughly 69–115 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 and the Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2010 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.