Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 56 (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft CDS 56 (17 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDS 56 (17 ft.) 2010's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft CDS 56 (17 ft.) 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine Renegade - 18 ft. Outback 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weld-Craft CDS 56 (17 ft.) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDS 56 (17 ft.)
ModelRenegade - 18 ft. Outback
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches86
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches217
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeNone
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6