Matching a modified vee Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2008 against a deep vee Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 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 CR 1852 MT 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 at 18,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 tips the scales at 147 lbs — 143 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2008 at 4 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 has a 155-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2008's 45-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 Raptor 1850 WT 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Raptor 1850 WT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.