Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 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 Weld-Craft CDL 60 Pontoon (20 ft.) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 Legacy 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 21 Legacy 2012 at 21,0 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.)
Model21 Legacy
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - DetailSides: 33 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches33
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMarine Power
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l Multi Port Fuel Injected MEFI-5 V-8
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
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