Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 has a 190-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 at 16,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 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
Model1648 Camo Duck Boat
Model20 Renegade SJ
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail49 in
Width [transom] - Detail86 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 30 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches3
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.215
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower35 hp manual
Horsepower225
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 OptiMax SJ
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs