Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 42 (15 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft CDL 42 (15 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 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 42 (15 ft.) 2007 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 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 21 Legacy 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 42 (15 ft.) 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 42 (15 ft.) 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 42 (15 ft.)
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBottom: 14° at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max25 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 MPI V-8 Pump: Hamilton 212 Turbo Impeller
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62