Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 182 Fish Hawk Contender 2005 vs Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 182 Fish Hawk Contender 2005 vs Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 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 182 Fish Hawk Contender 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 31 gal and 32 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 2000 Bay 2021 at 20,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner 182 Fish Hawk Contender 2005 at 18,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
Makenot available
Model182 Fish Hawk Contender
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95.5 in. (243 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail95.5 in. (243 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20.42 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches245
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower