Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 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 125 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 has a 119-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 18 2004's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Crestliner Canadian 18 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 18 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 Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 WT 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 18 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
ModelFish Hawk Series 1750 WT
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in
Beam95 in. (242 cm)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail810 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.11
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches21
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (242 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max6
Engine max125 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black