Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 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 Sport LX 2481 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 at 18,5 feet (2011). At 125 lbs and 215 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 — 150 hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 and 150 hp for the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004. 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 Sport LX 2481 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2011 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
ModelFish Hawk 1850 WT
ModelSport LX 2481
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95.5 in. (243 cm)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,250 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.215
Width [transom] - Detail95.5 in. (243 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches288
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 9 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,430 lbs. (649 kg)
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black
Trailer - Detailnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in