Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 206 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 206 2011 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.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 206 2011 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 206 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 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 206 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 206 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (14 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 52 Pontoon (14 ft.)
Model206
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches92
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 33 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches246
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28° bow entry 20° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,540 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg698.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.154
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