Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 vs Custom Weld 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 against a deep vee Custom Weld 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 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 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 tops out at 660 hp. Engine specs for the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Custom Weld 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Custom Weld 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 26 - 44 ft. Twin Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCustom Weld
MakeCustom Weld
Model22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special
Model26 - 44 ft. Twin Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise11℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,400 - 5,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail22 - 24 ft
Length overall - Detail26 - 44 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches528
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.250 (bottom); 0.160 (side)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVortec
Engine makenot available
Engine model22 ft.: 5.7PFI / 33 hp 24 ft.: 8.1 Vortec / 390 hp
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 - 130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive - Twin
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower660 - 1,100 hp