Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 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 75 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2008 has a 67-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VS 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 1700 Tiller 2008 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VS
ModelFish Hawk 1700 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.105
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]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches206
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
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] - Detail91 in. (231 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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
Engine max8
Engine max75 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6