Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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.
The Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 carries 41 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 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
Makenot available
ModelCMV 1850
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1300 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1300
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail33 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches212
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Engine max150
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1360 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower