Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 vs Crestliner TC 18 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 vs Crestliner TC 18 2011 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 1750 Tiller 2006 at 17,0 ft versus Crestliner TC 18 2011 at 18,3 ft. At 1 050 lbs and 1 044 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 90 hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 and 75 hp for the Crestliner TC 18 2011. 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 - 24 gal and 22 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner TC 18 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 Tiller 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner TC 18 2011 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
ModelFish Hawk 1750 Tiller
ModelTC 18
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (242 cm)
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise10°
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - DetailSide: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Weight - Detail1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg473.55
Weight - lbs.1050
Weight - lbs.1044
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (242 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches219
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBlack Marine Master 1-axle w/ loading guides