Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 vs Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 against a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 35 hp for the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and 35 hp for the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010. 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.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1648 Camo Duck Boat
ModelCDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches74
Width [transom] - Detail49 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches22
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeNone
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 vs Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 — Common Questions
Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 or the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010?
The Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 is the longer of the two at 17,0 feet overall. The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 1,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many passengers can the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 carry?
The Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 has an official capacity rating of 5 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 share an 74 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.
Are the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 are built by Weld-Craft. 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.