Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 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 Weld-Craft CDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.) 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 186 Maverick 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 36 Pontoon (12 ft.)
Model186 Maverick
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches98
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches222
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28℃ bow variable to 18℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.174
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42