2011 Cretliner 1650 WT FishHawk

[Trout26]

I am looking at buying a new non current crestliner. It comes with a 75 hp mercury 4 stroke but the sales man said i can put a 75 hp optimax on it for no charge or upgrade to 90. I dont know much about mercuryare the new two strokes supose to be as good as the 4 strokes. And would a 75 hp have enough power to pull my kids skiing they are young now but thinking more into the future. Any info on this boat and motors would be appreciated.

[ib_jigged]

I have a 2010 merc 90 4stroke. Awesome motor and only 25lbs heavier than the Opti.

I would definitly max the hp, you will not be sorry in the future.

[FM_Mike]

What are looking to do with the boat. How much time will be spent doing them. For fishing and trolling a 4 stroke is hard to beat. The resale value down the road will be higher with a 4 stroke.

If they will upgrade to a 90hp 4 stoke I would go that route. The dollar difference should be minimal. I don't ski so I can't address that part. I have had a mercury 4 stroke for 10 years and they have been flawless.

I owned a 1650 for years and love the boat.

Mike

[gixxer01]

The dealer is making $500 by swapping to a 75 opti from a 75 4stroke. Going to a 90 opti for the same price is a fair deal. Getting a 90 4stroke for the same price would be a great deal. I spent a lot of time talking motors with Gary Parsons and Jim Carroll at the boat show last weekend. Was informed that the opti will have better low-end torque, better fuel economy, and higher top end. The 4stroke will be much more user friendly. If skiing is a big deal, the opti might be the better choice because of the torque.

[Trout26]

I was looking on crestliners HSOforum today and saw that that boat is on sale now. So I called a different dealer and i can get a brand new one with a 90 4 stroke for less money then they would sell me a hold over for. So im think im going to go that route. Does anyone have the bench conversion in the back just wondering if its worth the extra money.

[Mr. Wizard]

I'm looking at the exact same options. Can you tell me where the best deal is, and the price. I can send you an email or call if I get your contact info.

Thank You

[Trout26]

I called Ray's Marine in Moorhead for the price on the new one. I'm going to the boat show in Fargo on Saturday and they are going to be there so I will know more after that but any dealer should give you pretty much the same price on a new one.

[Trout26]

Me and the wife went to the boat show in fargo saturday. And she ended up ordering a new one we ended up with the 1650 fishhawk with the double bubble and got the 90 horse mecury 4 stroke. Can't wait till the ice melts now.

[FM_Mike]

Congrats on your new rig. Crestliner builds a great boat. Now for the hard part.... Waiting for open water.

Enjoy and have fun.

Mike

[Trout26]

Yea I already have the first trip planned. I have always wanted to try and catch a sturgeon so im hoping to go to lake of the woods end of april.

[Bigtom]

Congrats Trout26, I am going on 6 years on my 1750 fishhawk and only had a few minor problems. Great boat, you should have no trouble skiing with it.