Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 at 18,1 ft versus Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick 2007 at 18,0 ft. At 24 lbs and 21 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 220 Maverick 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model18 Renegade SJ
Model220 Maverick
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Deadrise28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail86 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches222
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l MEFI5
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available