The Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 is a modified-V design and the Crestliner CR 1236 2011 is a flat-bottom design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 measures 18,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1236 2011 at 11,9 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 tips the scales at 810 lbs - 670 lbs more than the Crestliner CR 1236 2011 at 140 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 Crestliner CR 1236 2011 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1236 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.