Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Tournament Sportsman 205 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Tournament Sportsman 205 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade 2013 measures 18,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine Tournament Sportsman 205 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine Tournament Sportsman 205 2007 tips the scales at 2 086 lbs — 2 062 lbs less than the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade 2013 at 24 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
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 18 Renegade 2013 at 18,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine Tournament Sportsman 205 2007 at 2,0 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
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model18 Renegade
ModelTournament Sportsman 205
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Deadrise26℃ bow variable to 16℃ at transom
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - Detail2,086 lbs
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg946.19
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.2086
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 - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches246
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