Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 vs Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 against a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (14 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 (14 ft.) 2007 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 9V Bass 2011 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2007 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
Model9V Bass
ModelCDL 48 Pontoon (14 ft.)
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches22
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Beamnot available
Beam70 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max25 hp (manual)