Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 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 (17 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 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 Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weld-Craft CDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 20 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 52 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model2
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches86
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detail30 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22.5° bow entry 16° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 x 0.160 in
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 modelnot available
Engine model5.0 V-8 carb
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican 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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity6 / 980 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1,300 lbs