The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 vs Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 at 16,3 feet (2013). At 93 lbs and 182 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 is rated for 24 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 could be the deciding factor.
The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 240 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 24 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.