Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weld-Craft RL 52 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weld-Craft RL 52 (17 ft.) 2009 vs Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 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 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 has a 115-hp advantage over the Weld-Craft RL 52 (17 ft.) 2009's 35-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 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Weld-Craft RL 52 (17 ft.) 2009 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 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft Marine 20 Renegade - I/B 2007 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 RL 52 (17 ft.) 2009 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
ModelRL 52 (17 ft.)
Model20 Renegade - I/B
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches86
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeNone
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max35 hp (manual)
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardPump: 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
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6