Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 48 (15 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 22 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft CDL 48 (15 ft.) 2010 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 22 2009 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 (15 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 22 2009 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 22 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 48 (15 ft.) 2010 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 22 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 22 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 48 (15 ft.) 2010 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 48 (15 ft.)
Model22
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detail34 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23° bow entry 20° forward entry 12° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max30 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelGM Vortec 6.0 l V-8
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212 Turbo
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93