Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 has a 90-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 at 18,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1652 MUV Sportsman 2011 at 16,0 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
Model1652 MUV Sportsman
Model188 Rebel
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches92
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.67
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches224
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower60 hp remote
Horsepowernot available
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