Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2008 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick 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 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick 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 240 Maverick 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2008 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 240 Maverick 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 Maverick 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2008 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 52 Pontoon (14 ft.)
Model240 Maverick
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBottom: 28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.235
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 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