Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2010 has a 167-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1860 VC 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 Sportfish 1850 SST 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1860 VC 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 VC
ModelSportfish 1850 SST
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs. (689 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.152
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches23
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.17
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 max175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, Black