Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013
2013
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Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 boat specs
Custom Weld
Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007
2007
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Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 vs Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 vs Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 at 22,0 ft versus Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs - 2 400 lbs more than the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 at 2 600 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 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 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 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 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
Model22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special
ModelCenter Console Inboard - 20 ft.
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise11℃
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail4,400 - 5,000 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs.
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.5000
Weight - lbs.2600
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 27 - 29 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail32 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches32
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail22 - 24 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.250 bottom; 0.160 side
Hull thickness.190 (bottom); .125 (side)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model22 ft.: EFI 5.7 Vortec; 330 hp 24 ft.: 62. l LSA SC
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpATJ SD 309
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 - 130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVortec 350/325 hp

Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 vs Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 or the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007?
The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 comes in at 20,0 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 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 or the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007?
For trailering, the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 has the edge at 2 600 lbs dry weight versus 5 000 lbs for the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 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 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 is certified for 6. 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 has the larger fuel tank - the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 or the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007?
The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 has the bigger tank at 130 gallons, versus 52 gallons on the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007. That 78-gallon difference translates to roughly 234–390 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 and Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 and the Custom Weld Center Console Inboard - 20 ft. 2007 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.