Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 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 50 hp, the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 has a 43-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004's 7-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 Sportsman 18 SS 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2008 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 C 1754 VDC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDC
ModelSportsman 18 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches78
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail670 lbs. (304 kg)
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.67
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (198 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max7
Engine max50 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1045 lbs
Maximum capacity1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7