Matching a modified vee Crestliner Backwater 1860 SC 2011 against a deep vee Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner Backwater 1860 SC 2011 at 18,4 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 at 19,6 ft. At 88 lbs and 163 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 has a 85-hp advantage over the Crestliner Backwater 1860 SC 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Backwater 1860 SC 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 - Closed 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Backwater 1860 SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.