Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (18 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 240 XL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (18 ft.) 2010 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 240 XL 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 240 XL 2009 has a 410-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (18 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 240 XL 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (18 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 240 XL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 240 XL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDL 56 Pontoon (18 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 (18 ft.)
Model240 XL
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detail40 x 0.160 in. sides
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches0.16
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. Cabin Length: 96 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise60° bow entry 28° forward entry 20° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,450 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2018.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.445
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max450 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (175 gal. optional)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175