The Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 vs Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 at 22,3 ft versus Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 tips the scales at 1 631 lbs — 1 360 lbs more than the Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 at 271 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 Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Cruise 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 Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 could be the deciding factor.
The Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Flight Deck 240 Tri-toon 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet Cruise 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.