Both the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 and the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 tips the scales at 810 lbs - 260 lbs more than the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 at 550 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 Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 tops out at 40 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 Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian Series 18 Tiller 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.