Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 at 18,0 ft. At 115 lbs and 175 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1870 VS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1870 VS
ModelSport Classic 1885
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.175
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches222
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]17 ft. 11 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50ELPTO
Engine/s standard75 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (573 kg)
Maximum capacity1,649 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in