Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 at 20,3 ft versus Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006 tips the scales at 148 lbs — 122 lbs less than the Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 at 26 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 Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 carries 62 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006. 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.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 20 Sabre 2013 at 20,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 Foot O/B 2006 at 18,0 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
Model20 Sabre
ModelRenegade - 18 Foot O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches86
DeadriseTransom: 12°
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detail1,480 lbs
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg671.32
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.148
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches222
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Sides: 0.125 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model5.7 l MEFI-5
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardPump: American Turbine SD-309
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp Outboard Jet: 115hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6