Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 vs Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 against a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 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.
The Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1748 9V Bass 2008 and Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 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
Model1748 9V Bass
ModelCDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam70 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeNone
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (manual)