Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 56 (16 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDS 56 (16 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 has a 265-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDS 56 (16 ft.) 2009's 35-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 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 56 (16 ft.) 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 56 (16 ft.) 2009 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
Makenot available
ModelCDS 56 (16 ft.)
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower