Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 256 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 256 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 Pontoon (17 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 256 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 Clearwater Valley Series 256 2007 is rated for 7 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 Clearwater Valley Series 256 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Clearwater Valley Series 256 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 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.)
ModelClearwater Valley Series 256
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches302
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise9℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 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