Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 2021 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 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 1850 SC 2004 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 carries 31 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 2021. 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 1850 SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 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 1850 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1870 Retriever Fcc 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. 3 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches219
Beamnot available
Beam95.5 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1360 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelFish Hawk 1850 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004