Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013
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Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon  2007 boat specs
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Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007
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Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 vs Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 and the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 measures 24,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 22,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 tips the scales at 1 804 lbs — 1 662 lbs more than the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 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 — 135 hp for the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 and 130 hp for the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 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 Cadet Cruise 240 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelCadet Cruise 24
ModelFisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,560 lbs. 1,620 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,804 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs
Weight - kg818.28
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.1804
Weight - lbs.142
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]8 ft. x 20 ft. Enclosed: 8 ft. x 19 ft
Length - Feet24.25
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches24
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 max135 hp 150 hp (25 in. tubes) 175 hp (3/4 center tube)
Engine max130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,884 lbs. 2,200 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 2,090 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum people13 15 (25 in. tubes) 14 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people1

Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 vs Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 or the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007?
The Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 is the longer of the two at 24,3 feet overall. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 22,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 or the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007?
For trailering, the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 has the edge at 142 lbs dry weight versus 1 804 lbs for the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 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.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 is certified for 1. 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 240 2013 and Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 and the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 200 Tri-toon 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.