Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013
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Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 and the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 at 20,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 tips the scales at 1 478 lbs — 1 263 lbs more than the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 at 215 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelCadet 4 Corner Fish 2
ModelSun Deck Family LX 24
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. 1,340 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,478 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kg670.41
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.1478
Weight - lbs.215
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]24 ft. Enclosed: 22 ft
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gauge0.090 in
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp 90 hp (25 in. tubes) 115 hp (3/4 center tube)
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. 1,810 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,485 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity3,460 lbs
Maximum people10 13 (25 in. tubes) 10 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people13 or 2,750 lbs

Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 or the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011?
The Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 comes in at 20,3 feet, making it roughly 3,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 or the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011?
For trailering, the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 has the edge at 215 lbs dry weight versus 1 478 lbs for the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 is rated to a maximum of 140 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 tops out at 90 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 Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 is certified for 13. 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 Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 and Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 200 2013 and the Weeres Sun Deck Family LX 240 2011 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.