Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 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 Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 tops out at 175 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 Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner 1800 Bay 2021. 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 Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 is rated for 7 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 Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,2 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 - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet19.17
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches23
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs. (689 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.152
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSportfish 1850 SST
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black