Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1232 2008 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1232 2008 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 has a 172-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1232 2008's 3-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 Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1232 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1232
ModelSuper Hawk 1800 O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam95 in
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (41 kg)
Weight - Detail1470 lbs
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.147
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches218
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.043 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max3 hp
Engine max175
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (152 kg)
Maximum capacity1625 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people7 Persons