The Weeres Eclipse 180 2013 vs Weeres Fish 16 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 Eclipse 180 2013 at 18,3 ft versus Weeres Fish 16 2004 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Eclipse 180 2013 tips the scales at 1 405 lbs — 1 329 lbs more than the Weeres Fish 16 2004 at 76 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 Eclipse 180 2013 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Weeres Fish 16 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 Eclipse 180 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weeres Fish 16 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Eclipse 180 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Weeres Fish 16 2004 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Weeres Eclipse 180 2013 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Eclipse 180 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Fish 16 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.