Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 256 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 256 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 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 256 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 256 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 256 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 256 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model256
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet25.17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches302
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃ bow entry 24℃ forward entry 9℃ transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,225 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1009.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2225
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
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