The Weeres Cruise 240 SE 2006 vs Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weeres Cruise 240 SE 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 tips the scales at 1 632 lbs — 1 476 lbs less than the Weeres Cruise 240 SE 2006 at 156 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 Cruise 240 SE 2006 carries a rated maximum of 130 hp. Engine data for the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 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 Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Weeres Cruise 240 SE 2006 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Both are inflatable designs, which means they pack down for compact storage, can be carried in a bag, and are dramatically lighter than equivalent rigid hulls. The trade-off is setup time and the need to monitor tube pressure regularly.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Cruise 240 SE 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.