Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 and 25 hp for the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 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 1850 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 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 1850 SC
ModelJons - CR 1448MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95.5 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.365
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches21
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max15
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1360 lbs
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee