Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 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 35 hp, the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 has a 29-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 Canadian 18 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 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 14 SC 2007 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 14 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail810 lbs
Weight - Detail410 lbs. (185 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.41
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches27.5
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches175
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max6
Engine max35 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee