Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft CDS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft CDS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft CDS 70 (20 ft.) 2010's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 18 Renegade SJ 2012 at 18,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft CDS 70 (20 ft.) 2010 at 2,0 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
MakeWeld-Craft
MakeWeldcraft Marine
ModelCDS 70 (20 ft.)
Model18 Renegade SJ
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches86
Height - DetailSide: 26 in
Height - DetailSides: 30 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches3
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches217
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40 hp (manual)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 OptiMax SJ
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD-309
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs