Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Closed 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Closed 2012 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Closed 2012 has a 170-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004's 5-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 - Closed 2012 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 with its 5-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSportsman 18 SS
ModelSuper Hawk 1800 - Closed
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail670 lbs
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.67
Weight - lbs.147
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]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5
Engine max175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1390 lbs
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee