The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 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 — 510 lbs less than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 at 1 605 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 — 160 hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 and 175 hp for the Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006. 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 Tri-toon 2005 is rated for 13 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Weeres SunDeck 220 SE Tri-toon 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 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 Sportsman Deluxe 220 SE Tri-toon 2005 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 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.