The Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 vs Weeres Suntanner 220 SE 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 Suntanner 220 SE 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 at 16,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Suntanner 220 SE 2004 tips the scales at 1 871 lbs — 1 778 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 at 93 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 Weeres Cadet Fish 160 - 7 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Weeres Suntanner 220 SE 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 Suntanner 220 SE 2004 is rated for 13 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 Suntanner 220 SE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
The Weeres Suntanner 220 SE 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 Suntanner 220 SE 2004 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 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.