Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2007 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2007 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 SS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 50 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 SS 2007 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 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2007 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 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 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail670 lbs. (304 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 Sides: .080 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25ML
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
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 capacity1,390 lbs. (630 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower