Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 vs Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 vs Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012 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 Kodiak 18 SC 2012 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 carries 21 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Kodiak 18 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.92 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam78 in. (198.1 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 36 in. (91.4 cm) Cockpit: 21.5 in. (54.6 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.81
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelKodiak 18 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee