When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 and the Weeres Suntanner SE 220 2009 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 Suntanner SE 220 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 tips the scales at 1 804 lbs — 1 617 lbs more than the Weeres Suntanner SE 220 2009 at 187 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 135 hp, the Weeres Cadet Cruise 240 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Weeres Suntanner SE 220 2009's 100-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 Cadet Cruise 240 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Suntanner SE 220 2009 caps at 11. 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 Suntanner SE 220 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.