Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 14 2005 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 14 2005 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 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 225 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 has a 190-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 14 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 Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 14 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 Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 14 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
ModelSportsman 14
ModelSuper Hawk 2000 O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam99 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail410 lbs. (185 kg)
Weight - Detail1630 lbs
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - kg739.35
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.163
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Detail45 in
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Inches27.5
Height - Inches45
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp
Engine max225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum capacity1925 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available