The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 vs Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005 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 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005 tips the scales at 2 215 lbs — 2 038 lbs less than the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 at 177 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 — 195 hp for the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 and 195 hp for the Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005. 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 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Sportsman Deluxe 240 SE Tri-toon 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Suntanner 240 SE Tri-toon 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.