Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 has a 82-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 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 Tiller 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1752 VC
ModelFish Hawk 1850 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam95.5 in. (243 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches95.5
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.125
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95.5 in. (243 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6