Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 vs Crestliner TC 18 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 vs Crestliner TC 18 2013 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 225 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Crestliner TC 18 2013's 75-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 2000 O/B 2004 carries 54 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Crestliner TC 18 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 2000 O/B 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner TC 18 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Super Hawk 2000 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner TC 18 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSuper Hawk 2000 O/B
ModelTC 18
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail1630 lbs
Weight - Detail1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Weight - kg739.35
Weight - kg473.55
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.1044
Height - Detail45 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches45
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches219
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71.92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Engine max225
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1925 lbs
Maximum capacity1,202 lbs. (545 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee