Weeres Legacy 2012 boat specs
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Weeres Legacy 2012
2012
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Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 boat specs
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Weeres Suntanner 220 2007
2007
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Weeres Legacy 2012 vs Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Legacy 2012 and the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 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 Legacy 2012 at 20,3 ft versus Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 tips the scales at 1 775 lbs — 1 614 lbs less than the Weeres Legacy 2012 at 161 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 Legacy 2012 and 100 hp for the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007. 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 Suntanner 220 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Legacy 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 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 Legacy 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeeres
MakeWeeres
ModelLegacy
ModelSuntanner 22
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,610 lbs
Weight - Detail1,775 lbs
Weight - kg730.28
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - lbs.161
Weight - lbs.1775
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]8 ft. x 22 ft. Enclosed: 8 ft. x 20 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
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max100 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people13

Weeres Legacy 2012 vs Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weeres Legacy 2012 or the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007?
The Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Weeres Legacy 2012 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 Legacy 2012 or the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007?
For trailering, the Weeres Legacy 2012 has the edge at 161 lbs dry weight versus 1 775 lbs for the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007. 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 Suntanner 220 2007 is rated to a maximum of 100 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weeres Legacy 2012 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 Legacy 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 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 Legacy 2012 and Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weeres Legacy 2012 and the Weeres Suntanner 220 2007 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.