Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 56 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre Elite 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDL 56 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre Elite 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Weld-Craft CDL 56 (17 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Sabre Elite 2007 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 Sabre Elite 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 56 (17 ft.) 2009 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 Sabre Elite 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Sabre Elite 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 56 (17 ft.) 2009 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 56 (17 ft.)
ModelSabre Elite
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,025 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1372.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3025
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 fuel injected V-8 Pump: Hamilton 212 with Turbo Impeller
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