The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 vs Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 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 Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 tips the scales at 2 115 lbs — 483 lbs less than the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 at 1 632 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 SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 carries 24 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 caps at 11. 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. Tube diameter differs: 23 in on the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe Tri-toon 220 2004 vs 25 in on the Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 — larger tubes generally mean more buoyancy and a drier, more stable ride.
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 SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.