Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Weldcraft Marine 20 Angler 2013 at 20,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft CDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 48 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model20 Angler
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches9
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20.58
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches247
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 20° Transom: 10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,451 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg658.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1451
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs