Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2010 vs Weld-Craft Duck 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2010 against a modified vee Weld-Craft Duck 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 30 hp for the Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2010 and 25 hp for the Weld-Craft Duck 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (15 ft.) 2010 and Weld-Craft Duck 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeld-Craft
ModelCDL 48 Pontoon (15 ft.)
ModelDuck
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches65
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches19
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. bottom
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model17 in. shaft
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25 hp manual
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity702 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs