Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 vs Weld-Craft CDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 against a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 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 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weld-Craft CDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft CDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft CDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1856 9V Bass 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model1856 9V Bass
ModelCDL 70 Pontoon (20 ft.)
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
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 max40 hp (manual)