Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 measures 19,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). At 152 lbs and 52 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 has a 140-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2005 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
MakeCrestliner
ModelSportfish 1850 SST
ModelSportsman 14 SS
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches73
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs. (689 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235 kg)
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches27.5
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches175
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115EXLPT Optimax
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (148 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional