Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 vs Crestliner Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 vs Crestliner Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 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 60 hp, the Crestliner Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004's 5-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 Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Suncast 2185 Angler 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 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
ModelC 1860 V
ModelSuncast 2185 Angler
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches242
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.0 m) tube length
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in