Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1850 Raptor Sc 2021 vs Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1850 Raptor Sc 2021 vs Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 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 Ambush 16 2013 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1850 Raptor Sc 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 1850 Raptor Sc 2021 carries 32 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Crestliner Ambush 16 2013. 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 Raptor Sc 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 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 Raptor Sc 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1850 Raptor Sc 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 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 - Detail18.58 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length - Feet18.58
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam76 in. (193 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches76
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise7°
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 - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (57 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 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
ModelAmbush 16
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee