2003 Crestliner 1850 Sportfisher - 15HP Honda

2003 Crestliner 1850 Sportfisher Specs

The period 1850 Sportfish was an aluminum Deep-V fish-and-sport boat. Crestliner's published specifications from this era show approximately:

• Length: ~18'2"–18'5", depending on how the particular configuration is measured
• Beam: ~7'6"–7'11"
• Hull: Aluminum Deep-V
• Dry boat weight: approximately 1,470 lb before the engine and equipment
• Fuel: approximately 39–43 gal
• Capacity: up to 8 people
• Maximum HP: approximately 175 hp for the early 1850
• Fishing layout: bow casting deck, livewells, rod storage and fishing seats
• Convertible bow: fishing deck can be converted to passenger seating
• Main engine: 4.3L gasoline inboard/sterndrive on the particular boat you're describing
• Kicker: Honda 15 hp
• Construction: welded aluminum hull

The 2003 Honda test data for the 1850 Sportfish with a BF150 lists an 18'2" hull, 1,470-lb boat weight, 7'6" beam, 175-hp maximum and 39-gallon fuel capacity. HHonda Power Equipment

What makes this particular setup interesting

The 4.3L + 15-hp Honda kicker is a very fishing-oriented combination.

The 4.3L gives you plenty of power for getting across a large lake, carrying several people and pulling recreational toys. The Honda kicker gives you a dedicated trolling motor, allowing you to troll slowly without having to run the big gasoline engine.

That's a significant advantage over a boat with only the main engine.

The 1850 Sportfish concept itself was designed specifically as a fish-and-family crossover: Crestliner's Sportfish layout combines fishing decks/livewells/rod storage with convertible seating for cruising and watersports. CCrestliner

Overview

I'd describe the boat as:

A serious aluminum fishing boat that can double as a family runabout.

It's considerably more fishing-focused than the Reinell 185 or Campion 535 Allante you asked about.

Where it's particularly good

• Walleye fishing
• Trolling
• Pike fishing
• Lake fishing
• Family cruising
• Tubing/watersports
• Carrying fishing gear
• Large Canadian lakes

The 18-foot class is a nice compromise. It's large enough to provide a reasonable ride and fishing platform but still manageable to trailer and launch.

The aluminum hull is also a big advantage if you're going into shallow areas, using less-developed launches, or generally want something that's more forgiving of the occasional bump than a fiberglass runabout.

Ideal buyer

I'd say the ideal buyer is:

Someone who fishes 60–70% of the time but wants the boat to remain useful for family recreation.

It's especially good for someone who:

• Fishes walleye/pike/trout.
• Trols regularly.
• Wants a 15-hp kicker.
• Takes 2–5 people out most of the time.
• Wants a substantial fishing platform.
• Doesn't want a dedicated bass boat.
• Wants something suitable for larger Alberta/Western Canadian lakes.
• Occasionally wants to pull a tube or take the family cruising.