Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 2005 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 2005 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 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 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportsman 18 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 2005 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 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches78
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail610 lbs. (276 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.61
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail33.5" (85 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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
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
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional