When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 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 Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 2013 measures 16,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 tips the scales at 1 455 lbs — 1 359 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 2013 at 96 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 130 hp, the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 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 Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 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 Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 2013 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 SE Tri-toon 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet Cruise 160 - 7 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.