Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 has a 170-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004's 5-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 with its 5-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelRaptor Series 1850 TE SC
ModelSportsman 18 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam78 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches78
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (69 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.147
Weight - lbs.61
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7.75 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches223.75
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum capacity1390 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black
Trailer - Detailnot available