Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Custom Weld Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 vs Custom Weld X-Caliber 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Custom Weld Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 vs Custom Weld X-Caliber 2013 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 Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Custom Weld X-Caliber 2013 at 21,0 ft. At 46 lbs and 28 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 Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Custom Weld X-Caliber 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 Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Custom Weld Custom Series Inboard - 23 ft. 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Custom Weld X-Caliber 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
ModelCustom Series Inboard - 23 ft
ModelX-Caliber
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise11℃
Deadrise8 - 11°
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.28
Height - Detail34 in. (side)
Height - Detail29 - 34 in. sides
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 20 in. hull center length
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches252
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. bottom width
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.250 (bottom); .125 (side)
Hull thickness0.250 bottom; 0.125 side
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 Vortec/325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpSD2030AF with SDR pump
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. crosstank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine modelnot available
Engine model6.0 l MEFI 5