Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 Tiller 2006 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 Tiller 2006 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Crestliner Canadian 18 Tiller 2006 carries a rated maximum of 65 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 carries 21 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Crestliner Canadian 18 Tiller 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: The Crestliner Canadian 18 Tiller 2006 and Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
Makenot available
ModelCanadian 18 Tiller
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in. (200 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (200 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25ELH
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max65 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower