Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 vs Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 against a flat Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 at 15,8 ft. At 81 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 tops out at 35 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 1648MTS 2010 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 Series 18 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 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 Series 18 Tiller
ModelCR 1648MTS
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in. (200 cm)
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.42
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (200 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Height - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxN/A
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black
Trailer - Detailnot available