Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007's 40-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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Weldcraft Marine 17 Angler SE 2011 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2007 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model17 Angler SE
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches82
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - DetailSides: 28 x 0.100 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.1
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches207
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22° bow entry 17° forward entry 10° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.975
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 x 0.160 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxProp: 90 hp Jet: 115 / 80 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (motor, persons, gear)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 665 lbs