Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 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 50 hp, the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2008 has a 44-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004's 6-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 Sport Classic 1685 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 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 1685 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 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
ModelCanadian 18 SC
ModelSport Classic 1685
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detail810 lbs
Weight - Detail1,575 lbs. (714 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg714.41
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.1575
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches198
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max6
Engine max50 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs. (647 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2