Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 220 SD 2011 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 at 18,1 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model18 Renegade SJ
Model220 SD
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Deadrise32° bow entry 28° forward entry 18° transom
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 x 0.190 in
Height - DetailSides: 30 in
Height - DetailSides: 39 x 0.125 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches0.125
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l MEFI5
Engine modelMerCruiser V6 4.3L carb
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 typeOther
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxN/A
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available