Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 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.
The Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 5 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 is rated for 7 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 Sportsman 18 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelSportsman 18 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.61
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches212
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1390 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower