When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 and the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 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 240 2013 at 24,3 ft versus Weeres Legacy 220 2013 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Legacy 220 2013 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 651 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 at 1 804 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 115 hp for the Weeres Legacy 220 2013. 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 Legacy 220 2013 caps at 12. 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.
Both are 2-tube and 2-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity — more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.
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 Legacy 220 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.