Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 boat specs
Weld-Craft
Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011
2011
View full specs →
VS
Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 boat specs
Weld-Craft
Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007
2007
View full specs →

Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 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 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1648 UV Crappie
Model18 Renegade - O/B
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,480 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg671.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.148
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower40 hp stick
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardPump: American Turbine SD-309
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 capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6

Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 or the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007?
The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 is the longer of the two at 18,0 feet overall. The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 is rated to a maximum of 150 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 tops out at 40 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 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 carry?
The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 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 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 measures 86" wide, compared to 7" for the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 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 UV Crappie 2011 and Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 1648 UV Crappie 2011 and the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade - O/B 2007 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.