Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 2070 VCC 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 2070 VCC 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 2004 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 C 2070 VCC 2008 has a 85-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 18 2004's 5-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 C 2070 VCC 2008 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Sportsman 18 2004 with its 5-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 2070 VCC
ModelSportsman 18
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam78 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches78
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,365 lbs. (619 kg)
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - kg619.15
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.1365
Weight - lbs.61
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 / 115 hp with 25 in. T 150 hp jet with 25 in. T
Engine max5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1390 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons