Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 2021 vs Crestliner Ambush 18 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 2021 vs Crestliner Ambush 18 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 Ambush 18 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 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 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Ambush 18 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 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1950 Super Hawk W/ 200HP! 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Ambush 18 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 - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam79 in. (201 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches79
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 - Detail1,009 lbs. (452 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1009
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,202 lbs. (545 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelAmbush 18
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