Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 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 Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 2021 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 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 Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 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 1750 DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1850 Commander Elite 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 - Detail18.75 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length - Feet18.75
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches21
Beamnot available
Beam95 in. (242 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (89 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.11
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelFish Hawk 1750 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
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 typeDeep Vee