Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 boat specs
Weld-Craft
Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012
2012
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Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 boat specs
Weld-Craft
Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012
2012
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Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 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 115-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012's 35-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 188 Rebel 2012 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1752 CDL
Model188 Rebel
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam80 in
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches92
Width [transom] - Detail53 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet17
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
Engine model17 or 21 in. shaft
Engine modelnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower35 hp manual
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

Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 or the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012?
The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 is the longer of the two at 18,7 feet overall. The Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 comes in at 17,0 feet, making it roughly 1,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 is rated to a maximum of 150 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 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 188 Rebel 2012 carry?
The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 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 188 Rebel 2012 measures 92" wide, compared to 8" for the Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012. 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 1752 CDL 2012 and Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 and the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 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.