Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 36 (14 ft.) 2008 vs Weldcraft Marine 21 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDS 36 (14 ft.) 2008 is a flat-bottom design and the Weldcraft Marine 21 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Weld-Craft CDS 36 (14 ft.) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 21 2009 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 21 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 36 (14 ft.) 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 21 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 21 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 36 (14 ft.) 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDS 36 (14 ft.)
Model21
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 19 in.
Height - Detail33 x 0.125 in. sides
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24° bow entry 19° forward entry 14° transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2800
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 x 0.190 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max20 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 carb V-8
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
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