Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 against a deep vee Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 measures 21,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 at 17,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 tips the scales at 1 825 lbs — 1 814 lbs more than the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 at 11 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 and 90 hp for the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Escape 2185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelEscape 2185
ModelPro Tiller 175
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam95 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (782 kg) 1,825 lbs. (828 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg827.81
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.1825
Weight - lbs.11
Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.0 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches21
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (88.9 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm) 27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp 115 hp with 27 in. tubes
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (847 kg) 2,100 lbs. (953 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs. (646.4 kg)
Maximum people9 12 with 27 in. tubes
Maximum people6