Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2007 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 Canadian 18 SC 2007 has a 71-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004's 4-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 Canadian 18 SC 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 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
ModelCanadian 14 SC
ModelCanadian 18 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam79 in. (200 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches79
Weight - Detail654 lbs
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - lbs.654
Weight - lbs.81
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches33.5
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (200 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Engine max4
Engine max75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 Sides: .080 Transom: .125