Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 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 188 Rebel 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 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 Pontoon (17 ft.)
Model188 Rebel
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches88
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches224
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24 bow variable to 14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,439 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg652.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1439
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6