Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1660 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1660 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 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 Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 tops out at 65 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1660 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner 1660 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 18 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1660 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam79 in. (200 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches79
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.81
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (200 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelCanadian 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max65 hp