Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009
2009
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Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 boat specs
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Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010
2010
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 vs Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 and the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 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 Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 measures 22,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 tips the scales at 1 565 lbs — 1 437 lbs less than the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 at 128 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 — 90 hp for the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 and 90 hp for the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010. 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 Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelCadet Fish 2
ModelFamily Fish Deluxe 22
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,565 lbs
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - kg709.87
Weight - lbs.128
Weight - lbs.1565
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]18 ft. Enclosed: 14.5 ft
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. Enclosed: 19 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,480 lbs
Maximum capacity2,695 lbs
Maximum people9 or 1,880 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,985 lbs

Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 vs Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 or the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010?
The Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 20,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 or the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010?
For trailering, the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 has the edge at 128 lbs dry weight versus 1 565 lbs for the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 and Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2009 and the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2010 are built by Weeres. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.