Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 vs Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Custom Weld 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 against a modified vee Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 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.
The Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010 tops out at 390 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 21 - 22 ft. Storm 2013 carries 61 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Custom Weld White Water Special (22 - 24 ft.) 2010. 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 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 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 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
ModelWhite Water Special (22 - 24 ft.)
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise11℃ or 14℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail3,450 - 3,625 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1644.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3625
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 or 22 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l Vortec MEFI 5
Engine model8.1 MPI
Jet pumpATJ SD312
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower390 hp