Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 vs Weeres Legacy 220 2013 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 and the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 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 Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 at 22,3 ft versus Weeres Legacy 220 2013 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 824 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 at 1 631 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 Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 and 115 hp for the Weeres Legacy 220 2013. 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 Legacy 220 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Both are 2-tube and 2-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity — more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 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
ModelCadet 4 Corner Fish 22
ModelLegacy 22
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,410 lbs. 1,470 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,631 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Weight - Detail1,990 lbs. 2,151 lbs. (3/4 center tube) 2,455 lbs. (30 in. bullet center tube)
Weight - kg739.81
Weight - kg1113.57
Weight - lbs.1631
Weight - lbs.2455
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]22 ft
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches267
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 gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp 115 hp (25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3/4 center tube)
Engine max115 hp 150 hp (3/4 center tube) 225 hp (30 in. bullet center tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. 1,945 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,790 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity1,790 lbs. 1,710 lbs. (3/4 center tube) 2,530 lbs. (30 in. bullet center tube)
Maximum people11 14 (25 in. tubes) 12 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people12 12 (3/4 center tube) 17 (30 in. bullet center tube)

Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 vs Weeres Legacy 220 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 or the Weeres Legacy 220 2013?
The Weeres Legacy 220 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,3 feet overall. The Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 comes in at 22,3 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 or the Weeres Legacy 220 2013?
For trailering, the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 has the edge at 1 631 lbs dry weight versus 2 455 lbs for the Weeres Legacy 220 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 Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 is certified for 12. 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 is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Weeres Legacy 220 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 and Weeres Legacy 220 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 220 2013 and the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 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.