Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013
2013
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Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 boat specs
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Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009
2009
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 and the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 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 Fish 200 2013 at 20,3 ft versus Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 1 478 lbs and 1 565 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 and 90 hp for the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009. 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 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 caps at 10. 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 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 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelCadet Fish 2
ModelFamily Fish Deluxe 22
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. 1,340 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,478 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Weight - Detail1,565 lbs
Weight - kg670.41
Weight - kg709.87
Weight - lbs.1478
Weight - lbs.1565
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]22 ft. Enclosed: 19.5 ft
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches264
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft
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
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp 90 hp (25 in. tubes) 115 hp (3/4 center tube)
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. 1,810 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,485 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity2,695 lbs
Maximum people10 13 (25 in. tubes) 10 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people12 or 1,985 lbs

Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 or the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009?
The Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 comes in at 20,3 feet, making it roughly 1,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 or the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009?
For trailering, the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 has the edge at 1 478 lbs dry weight versus 1 565 lbs for the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009. 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 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 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 2013 and Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 and the Weeres Family Fish Deluxe 220 2009 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.