Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 and the Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 carries 62 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 280 Cuddy King 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model220 SD
Model280 Cuddy King
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
DeadriseBow: 60° Transom: 20°
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Meters0
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inches0.125
Height - Inches4
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail30 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. Sides: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxN/A
Engine max500 hp