Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 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 Sterndrive 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 tips the scales at 2 105 lbs — 680 lbs more than the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 at 1 425 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 Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 carries 39 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006. 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 Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSportfish 1850 Sterndrive
ModelTournament Series 202 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in. (245 cm)
Beam100.5 in. (255 cm)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inches100.5
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detail22.75 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches22.75
Weight - Detail2,105 lbs. [with 3.0 l; 4 cylinders] (955 kg)
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Weight - kg954.81
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.2105
Weight - lbs.1425
Width [transom] - Detail96.5 in. (245 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail100.5 in. (255 cm)
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches41
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches242
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l - 4.3 l
Engine/s standard150XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (148 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available