Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013
2013
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 boat specs
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007
2007
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 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 Cruise 220 2013 at 22,3 ft versus Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 tips the scales at 1 631 lbs — 1 489 lbs more than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 at 142 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 Cruise 220 2013 and 100 hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007. 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 is rated for 13 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 220 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 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 220 SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,420 lbs
Weight - kg739.81
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.1631
Weight - lbs.142
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]8 ft. x 22 ft. Enclosed: 8 ft. x 19.5 ft
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches264
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 gauge0.08
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 max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,655 lbs. 1,945 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,790 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs
Maximum people11 13 (25 in. tubes) 12 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people13

Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007?
The Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,3 feet overall. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 0,3 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 220 SE 2007?
For trailering, the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 has the edge at 142 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 220 SE 2007 tops out at 100 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 220 SE 2007 is certified for 13. 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 220 SE 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 220 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2007 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.