2023 Weldcraft 202 Rebel

IT’S THE SUV OF H2O.
All aboard our sport utility vessel. On the Weldcraft 202 Rebel, there’s room, flexibility, power and determination to get a large group of fun-seekers just about anywhere. Friends and family are welcome to come along as well. The Rebel is a roomy, well-appointed sport boat with a surprising level of quality and value. Other competitive models just don’t measure up. At 22’5”, this Weldcraft is perfect for big-water pursuits. Bring on the wind chop, then let the 14° transom deadrise and 30° bow entry deadrise go to work softening the ride. The reverse chine bottom planes effortlessly, creating lift for a ride that’s dry, predictable and sure-handling. The interior space is enhanced with 37.5” sides, a full-width transom and Weldcraft’s Outback outboard bracket. Taken together, all these features — and plenty not mentioned here — make the 202 Rebel supremely versatile. Let your nautical imagination command the H2O.

Outback Bracket Performance.
To increase performance and deliver more usable interior room, we’ve engineered the 202 Rebel with Weldcraft’s innovative Outback Bracket and diamond tread swim platform. This nice feature sets the motor farther back, which provides better balance and improves fuel economy. Bravo!

Hull designs are a carefully engineered balance of performance, speed, stability, handling, fuel economy and comfort. They are specialized to provide optimal performance in varying water conditions.

Understanding how a hull’s shape is constructed is a critical factor in selecting the boat that will best fit your needs. A key factor to understand is “deadrise.” Deadrise is a measurement of the degree of angle between two surfaces. A boat’s deadrise is the amount of angle that forms between the boat bottom and a horizontal plane on either side of center keel. The deadrise angle is the least (meaning flattest) at the transom and gradually increases (more vee) as the bottom goes forward and then increases at a greater rate at the bow.



Misleading Measurements
Most manufacturers list only a single deadrise measurement. This can be very misleading as the exact point at which the measurement is taken can vary dramatically from model to model. Occassionally, a manufacturer will only provide the highest (steepest) deadrise measurement, which most often occurs at the furthest point forward on the bow. This measurement point is misleading as it is above the waterline and would only have an effect on performance in extreme conditions.



Weldcraft Measurements
At Weldcraft, we provide three critical points of measurement so you have a complete picture of how the hull is designed to perform in various conditions.

Generally speaking, deadrise is an indicator of a boat’s capability to handle rough water, shallow water, overall performance and the softness of the ride. Look for unique “deadrise defined” measurements clearly listed for every model throughout our brochures and websites.

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