Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 boat specs
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013
2013
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 boat specs
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Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008
2008
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Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 — 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 tips the scales at 1 478 lbs — 1 336 lbs more than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 at 142 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 2013 and 100 hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008. 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 is rated for 13 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 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 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
ModelSportsman Deluxe 220 SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,420 lbs
Weight - kg670.41
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.1478
Weight - lbs.142
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]8 ft. x 22 ft. Enclosed: 8 ft. x 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
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 gauge0.08
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 max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. 1,810 lbs. (25 in. tubes) 1,485 lbs. (3/4 center tube)
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs
Maximum people10 13 (25 in. tubes) 10 (3/4 center tube)
Maximum people13

Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 vs Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 or the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008?
The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008?
For trailering, the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 has the edge at 142 lbs dry weight versus 1 478 lbs for the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013. 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 is rated to a maximum of 100 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 is certified for 13. 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Cadet Fish 200 2013 and the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE 2008 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.