When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 2012 and the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 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 2012 at 18,3 ft versus Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2013 at 16,3 ft. At 125 lbs and 115 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2013's 50-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 Cadet 4 Corner Fish 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 2012 could be the deciding factor.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 23" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Cadet 4 Corner Fish 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.