Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel 2013 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 200 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel 2013 has a 165-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: The Weldcraft Marine 202 Rebel 2013 at 22,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft 1752 CDL 2012 at 17,0 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
Model1752 CDL
Model202 Rebel
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
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: 37.5 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches37.5
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22.42
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBow: 24° Transom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches269
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model17 or 21 in. shaft
Engine modelnot available
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 max200 hp