Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner C 1756 VDS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner C 1756 VDS 2005 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 C 1756 VDS 2005 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 carries 21 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Crestliner C 1756 VDS 2005. 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 1800 Bay 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1756 VDS 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1756 VDS 2005 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 - Detail18.50 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam77 in. (196 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches77
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail750 lbs. (340k g)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.75
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in. (142 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelC 1756 VDS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull Gauge: .100 in
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional