Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 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 Sportsman 18 SS 2008 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 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 Sportsman 18 SS 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 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 Sportsman 18 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 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 - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail670 lbs. (304 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.67
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (198 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSportsman 18 SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp