Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1544 Cajun Tunnel 2007 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1544 Cajun Tunnel 2007 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 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 Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Weld-Craft 1544 Cajun Tunnel 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 1544 Cajun Tunnel 2007 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 188 Rebel 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 1544 Cajun Tunnel 2007 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
Model1544 Cajun Tunnel
Model188 Rebel
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches224
Beamnot available
Beam92 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 24° Transom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,360 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg616.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.136
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs