Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 boat specs
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Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013
2013
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Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 boat specs
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Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008
2008
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Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a flat Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 against a deep vee Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 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 Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 measures 14,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 35 lbs and 25 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 Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Model52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats
Model20 Renegade
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam86 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail350 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. w/ V-8
Weight - kg158.76
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in. sides
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseBottom: 14℃ at transom
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model17 in. shaft
Engine modelnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Horsepower50 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMarine Power 5.0 carb V-8 Pump: American Turbine SD-309
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Maximum capacity920 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available

Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 or the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008?
The Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is the longer of the two at 14,0 feet overall. The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 12,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 or the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008?
For trailering, the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 has the edge at 25 lbs dry weight versus 35 lbs for the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 has a documented max rating of 50 hp. Engine specifications for the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 measures 86" wide, compared to 75" for the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 and Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Weld-Craft 52 - 56 in. Bottom Flat Jon Boats 2013 and the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade 2008 are built by Weld-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.