Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Rebel 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011 vs Weldcraft Marine Rebel 2006 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 Rebel 2006 has a 135-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft Jon Boats 2011's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Weldcraft Marine Rebel 2006 at 18,0 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches88
Width [transom] - Detail36 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in. side
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]17 or 22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet18
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24 bow variable to 14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,439 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg652.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1439
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches224
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower15 hp manual
Horsepowernot available
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp Outboard Jet: 115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6