Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 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 1860 VC 2004's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 Tiller 2008 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelFish Hawk 1850 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam95.5 in. (243 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches95.5
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.125
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches216
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 capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6