Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
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
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
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