Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 is rated for 8 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 Sport Classic 1885 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Classic 1885 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelSport Classic 1885
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]17 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches212
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,649 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower