Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 18 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 18 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012 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 - 60 hp for the Crestliner Canadian 18 2004 and 60 hp for the Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012. 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 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 18 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 Retriever 1650 SC 2012 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
ModelRetriever 1650 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in.
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail810 lbs.
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.810
Weight - lbs.700
Height - Detail32 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
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 max60
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,001 lbs. (454 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee