Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Storm 17 2013 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Storm 17 2013 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 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 125 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crestliner Storm 17 2013's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 carries 17 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Crestliner Storm 17 2013. 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 Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Storm 17 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Storm 17 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelStorm 17
ModelSuper Hawk 1700 O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (190.5 cm)
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailSide: 20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail660 lbs. (299 kg)
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.1135
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches211
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.090 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,101 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity1305 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 Persons