Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner TC 18 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner TC 18 2012 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 TC 18 2012 carries a rated maximum of 90 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner TC 18 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner TC 18 2012 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
Makenot available
ModelTC 18
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailSide: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg473.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1044
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,202 lbs. (545.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower