Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV SD 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV SD 2012 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 250 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV SD 2012 has a 210-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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: The Weldcraft Marine 201 Maverick DV SD 2012 at 22,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.)
Model201 Maverick DV SD
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches98
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - DetailSides: 36 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches36
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches265
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 28° Transom: 18°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.174
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail98 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeI/O
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max250 hp
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