When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 and the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 measures 18,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013 tips the scales at 117 lbs — 102 lbs less than the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 has a 60-hp advantage over the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013's 115-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 1850 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.