Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 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 220 2013 measures 22,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 tips the scales at 1 631 lbs — 1 503 lbs more than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 at 128 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 115 hp, the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010'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 Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 is rated for 12 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 Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelCadet Cruise 22
ModelSportsman Deluxe 2
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,410 lbs. 1,470 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,631 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs
Weight - kg739.81
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - lbs.1631
Weight - lbs.128
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. Enclosed: 17 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 0 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
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 max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,655 lbs. 1,945 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,790 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity2,480 lbs
Maximum people11 13 (25 in. tubes) 12 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people12 or 1,875 lbs

Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010?
The Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,3 feet overall. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 20,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010?
For trailering, the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 has the edge at 128 lbs dry weight versus 1 631 lbs for the Weeres Cadet Cruise 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 is rated to a maximum of 115 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 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 Cruise 220 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 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.
Are the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 and Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 200 2010 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.