Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 against a modified vee Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 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 Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine 18 Renegade SJ 2013 at 18,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 at 12,0 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
ModelJon Boats
Model18 Renegade SJ
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detail86 in
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - DetailSides: 30 in
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]17 or 22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet18.08
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseTransom: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.10 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower15 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l MEFI5
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 980 lbs