Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 260 Cuddy King 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 260 Cuddy King 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 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.
The Weldcraft Marine 260 Cuddy King 2012 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 carries 62 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 260 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 260 Cuddy King 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 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 260 Cuddy King 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 260 Cuddy King 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine Maverick 220 2005 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
Model260 Cuddy King
ModelMaverick 22
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseBow: 60° Transom: 20°
Deadrise28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail28 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. Sides: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available