Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 measures 16,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 88 lbs and 2 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelFish Hawk 1600 SC
ModelSport LX 2085
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (89 cm) Cockpit: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.88
Weight - lbs.2
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (221 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches246
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black
Trailer - Detailnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in