Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 70 (18 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDS 70 (18 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 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 Weld-Craft CDS 70 (18 ft.) 2010 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 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 Sabre XL 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 70 (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 Sabre XL 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Sabre XL 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 70 (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
ModelCDS 70 (18 ft.)
ModelSabre XL
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches243
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 350 Carb V-8 Pump: American 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