Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CX 1860 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CX 1860 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 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 130 hp, the Crestliner CX 1860 2006 has a 110-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013's 20-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 CX 1860 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CX 1860 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CX 1860 2006 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 Sportsman 1250 2013 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
ModelCX 186
ModelSportsman 125
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beam60.5 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches60.5
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise3.5°
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet12.17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches146
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40ELPT
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max130 hp
Engine max20 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4