Matching a flat Weld-Craft 60 - 70 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 against a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 52 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 65 hp, the Weld-Craft 60 - 70 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weld-Craft 60 - 70 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 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 60 - 70 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft 60 - 70 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 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.