Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 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 Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 at 18,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.50 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches87
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (89 cm) Cockpit: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.88
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelFish Hawk 1600 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
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