Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

[tpcowfish]

Hey, In process of purchasing this boat, I currently have a 1850 Fish Hawk which i like alot, but I fish in lake Erie alot and wanted a little more ,with the ability to still tow around the midwest, does anyone own or tried this boat, does it handle the big waters well, . Have been told by Crestliner that it will be significant due to ,, deeper, 17degree hull instead of 12, will ride much better in the rough water, and still tow fairly easy, but i wanted a first hand ,non-bias opinion before i spent the money, Thanks, Tim

 

[Philster]

Re: Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

Big water? It will handle it better, but if are we talking 19 feet at 17 degrees of deadrise, we aren't talking about a big water boat.

It's all relevant. Relevant to a smaller boat? Sure. No brainer.

Still though... A big water boat? I'd be surprised to hear anyone opine that it is.

 

[tpcowfish]

Re: Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

Well Philster, i guess i miss wrote what i was trying to find out, I mainly fish in Lake Erie, it gets a little rough, I own a 1850 fh, 18.3 long,95 beam, 115 merc. It doesnt do that bad for what it is. Going to a 19. 7 with a 99 inch beam 150 merc, I like to go to lakes in diiferent states to fish so i want easy pull,lite , but a better ride on Erie, a little drier, I thot maybe someone here owns this boat and can give me there opinion on how it handles. Is this boat ,being a little bigger, wider,diff.v degree (12-17) going to handle the lake enough better to justify spending the money. I want the best all around i can get, without going to a giant boat. Ive been on lake Erie a lot of years in a lot of different boats, Some handle it much better than others at the same size. I appreciate your help, you seem very knowledable in boating, Thanks, Tim

 

[Philster]

Re: Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

What's it gonna cost you?

 

[Boatist]

Re: Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

I think it will ride a little better and be a little safer.
However if I were to take it out in big rough water I would add a bow cover strong enough to shed blue water on the bow.
You never want blue water on the bow but it can happen in big water.
One blue water wave on the bow of a open bow boat in big water and you are done unless the boat is self bailing. Super Hawk is not.
So make yourself a strong aluminum bow cover or have someone make it for you.
I do not think Crestliner makes them anymore.
You want it to have enough crown to roll the water off to the sides quickly.
I would also make it removeable so can use the front area when water is calm and in smaller lakes.
In my opinion a vinel snap on cover are not enough.
Ok for a little spray but any green water on the bow and most of the water will end up in the boat at which point you will be trying to pump out before the next big swell.
Of course the next swell will arrive before the bilge pumps are even up to speed.
My 21 Crestliner has a closed bow and it makes me feal a lot safer in the Pacific Ocean but
even with it I limit my boat to 8 foot swells every 8 seconds.
We have been out in 9 foot every 6 seconds and building but we came in way early.
It was dry and safe but needed to not make any mistakes to keep it that way with a following Sea.

 

[tpcowfish]

Re: Crestliner SuperHawk 1900

What's it gonna cost you?

With the sale of my old boat,i will end up paying twenty thousand, including 150 opti-max, covers, lowrance 5 hds,and all things needed to be legal and safe, anchor life jackets, dock line and anchor line ect, 70# 24 volt minnkota with co-pilot and tandem axle trailer ,brakes swing away tongue,led lites, Thanks for all the help guys, deeply appreciated, Tim