Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 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 Pro Tiller 1850 2012 carries a rated maximum of 90 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 carries 21 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012. 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 Pro Tiller 1850 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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
Makenot available
ModelPro Tiller 185
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 23.5 in. (59.7 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (608 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower