Matching a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008 tips the scales at 1 439 lbs — 1 414 lbs more than the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 at 25 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 carries 62 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Weldcraft Marine 188 Rebel 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.