Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Kodiak 14 Tiller 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Kodiak 14 Tiller 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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.
The Crestliner Kodiak 14 Tiller 2012 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Xfc 179 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Kodiak 14 Tiller 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Kodiak 14 Tiller 2012 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
Makenot available
ModelKodiak 14 Tiller
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75.5 in. (191.8 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches75.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise6°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 33.5 in. (85 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail585 lbs. (265.4 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14.75
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.08 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (489.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower