Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 20 Foot I/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 20 Foot I/B 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 and 150 hp for the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 20 Foot I/B 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 20 Foot I/B 2006 carries 62 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Weld-Craft 1860 V Bass 2011 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 20 Foot I/B 2006 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
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model1860 V Bass
ModelRenegade - 20 Foot I/B
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardPump: American Turbine SD-309
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp Outboard Jet: 115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6