Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 vs Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 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 260 Ocean King 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 24,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 25 lbs and 36 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.
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 carries 127 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeldcraft Marine
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model20 Renegade
Model260 Ocean King
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Deadrise28℃ bow to 18℃ variable at transom
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.36
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 - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMarine Power
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3 l Multi Port Fuel Injected MEFI5 V-6
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower225
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available