Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 vs Crestliner SS Series (1657 SS) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 vs Crestliner SS Series (1657 SS) 2012 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 SS Series (1657 SS) 2012 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 carries 34 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Crestliner SS Series (1657 SS) 2012. 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 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner SS Series (1657 SS) 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1850 Bass Hawk Bucket 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner SS Series (1657 SS) 2012 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 - Detail18.75 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length - Feet18.75
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise4°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.9
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,101 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSS Series (1657 SS)
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee