Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 83 lbs and 18 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 has a 140-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 Tiller 2007 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 Tiller
ModelSportfish 1950 O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam100 in. (251 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail830 lbs. (376 kg)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.83
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (221 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (251 cm)
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Detail44 in. (112 cm)
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches44
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters6
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches235
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 Sides: .080 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40ELPT
Engine/s standard135XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (834 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7