Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (16 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Sabre 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (16 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Sabre 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 48 Pontoon (16 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Sabre 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 Sabre 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (16 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 21 Sabre 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 Sabre 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 48 Pontoon (16 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 48 Pontoon (16 ft.)
Model21 Sabre
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBottom: 14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 carb V-8 Pump: American Turbine SD-309
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