Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 vs Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 vs Crestliner XCR 1256 V 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 has a 174-hp advantage over the Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004's 1-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 1750 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 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 1750 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 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
ModelSuper Hawk 175
ModelXCR 1256 V
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (238 cm)
Beam56 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches56
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 42.25 in. (107 cm) Cockpit: 25.5 in. (65 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches42.25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail104 lbs
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.104
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet17.75
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.41 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Inches213
Length overall - Inches145
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max1
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacity575 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people3 Persons