Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 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 80 hp, the Crestliner C 1860 VS 2005 has a 55-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013's 25-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 C 1860 VS 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1860 VS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 VS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 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 1860 VS
ModelSportsman 1450 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in. (220 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (55 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail690 lbs. (314 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull Gauge: .100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max80 hp
Engine max25 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,457 lbs. (665 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available