Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 against a modified vee Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 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 Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 at 21,5 ft versus Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 at 18,7 ft. At 2 lbs and 14 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 and 90 hp for the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010. 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 Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 Angler 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBatata Bay 2185 Angler
ModelPro Tiller 185
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg) 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (608 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.14
Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.0 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet18.65
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7.75 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches223.75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 25 in. (64 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm) 27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp 115 hp with 27 in. tubes
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg) 2,100 lbs. (953 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people9 12 with 27 in. tubes
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black