Weeres Allure 2012 boat specs
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Weeres Allure 2012
2012
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 boat specs
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009
2009
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Weeres Allure 2012 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Allure 2012 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weeres Allure 2012 at 22,3 ft versus Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Allure 2012 tips the scales at 1 565 lbs — 1 409 lbs more than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 at 156 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Weeres Allure 2012 and 130 hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Weeres Allure 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Allure 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelAllure
ModelSportsman Deluxe 24
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,565 lbs
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs
Weight - kg709.87
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.1565
Weight - lbs.156
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]24 ft. Enclosed: 21.5 ft
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs
Maximum capacity3,060 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people16 or 2,345 lbs

Weeres Allure 2012 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Allure 2012 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009?
The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Weeres Allure 2012 comes in at 22,3 feet, making it roughly 1,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Allure 2012 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009?
For trailering, the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 has the edge at 156 lbs dry weight versus 1 565 lbs for the Weeres Allure 2012. 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 is rated to a maximum of 130 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weeres Allure 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weeres Allure 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 is certified for 16. 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.
Are the Weeres Allure 2012 and Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Allure 2012 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 2009 are built by Weeres. 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.