Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1667 V/VT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1667 V/VT 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 220 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 has a 217-hp advantage over the Crestliner XCR 1667 V/VT 2004's 3-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 1800 I/O 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner XCR 1667 V/VT 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 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 XCR 1667 V/VT 2004 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
MakeCrestliner
ModelSuper Hawk 1800 I/O
ModelXCR 1667 V/VT
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam67 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches67
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailwith 3 l 4 cylinder: 2,105 lbs. (955 kg)
Weight - Detail244 lbs
Weight - kg954.81
Weight - kg110.68
Weight - lbs.2105
Weight - lbs.244
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (241 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches27
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches192
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp (3 - 4.3 l)
Engine max3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people5 Persons