Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 42 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 42 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 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 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 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 240 SD 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 42 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2009 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 240 SD 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 SD 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 42 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2009 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 Pontoon (15 ft.)
Model240 SD
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 19 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailN/A
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOther
Engine max25 hp (manual)
Engine maxN/A
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
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