Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 boat specs
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Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011
2011
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Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 boat specs
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Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012
2012
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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
Beam74 in
Beam86 in
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
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

Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 or the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012?
The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 is the longer of the two at 16,0 feet overall. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 14,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 is rated to a maximum of 225 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many passengers can the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 carry?
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 has an official capacity rating of 6 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 measures 86" wide, compared to 74" for the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 1648 Camo Duck Boat 2011 and the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade SJ 2012 are built by Weld-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.