Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1800 Kodiak Sc 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater 1860 Tiller 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1800 Kodiak Sc 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater 1860 Tiller 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 Backwater 1860 Tiller 2011 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1800 Kodiak Sc 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner 1800 Kodiak Sc 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Backwater 1860 Tiller 2011 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 Kodiak Sc 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1800 Kodiak Sc 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Backwater 1860 Tiller 2011 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 - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches221
Beamnot available
Beam85.5 in. (217 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 19.5 in. (50 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.83
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelBackwater 1860 Tiller
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee