Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010 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 1700 Tiller 2010 tops out at 75 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 3 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010. 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 Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner 1800 Bay 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 Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1800 Bay 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 - Detail18.50 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 cm)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet17.17
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches206
Beamnot available
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.105
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (231 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 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 capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelFish Hawk 1700 Tiller
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, Black