Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld 22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special 2013 vs Custom Weld Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2006 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 5 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2006 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 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 Viper II Outboard - 19 ft. 2006 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
Model22 - 24 ft. Whitewater Special
ModelViper II Outboard - 19 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise11℃
Deadrise11℃
Weight - Detail4,400 - 5,000 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. bottom width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in. side 27 - 29 in. inside freeboard
Height - Detail29 in. (side)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 - 24 ft. hull center length
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches228
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
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 pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 - 130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3L V6
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs