When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2009 and the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 220 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 Fisherman Deluxe 220 Tri-toon 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 220 Tri-toon 2007 tips the scales at 1 635 lbs — 1 520 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2009 at 115 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 160 hp, the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 220 Tri-toon 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2009's 50-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 Fish 160 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 220 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 Fish 160 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Cadet Fish 160 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 220 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.