Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 and 20 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 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 Canadian 18 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 1250 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
ModelCanadian 18 SC
ModelSportsman 125
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches60.5
Weight - Detail810 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches146
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12.17
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 max20 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee