Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012 at 18,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs - 105 lbs more than the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012 at 1 470 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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: The Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Opened 2012 at 18,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSport Classic 1685
ModelSuper Hawk 1800 - Opened
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,575 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg714.41
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.1575
Weight - lbs.1470
Length [deck]15 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,426 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs.
Maximum people7
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee