2019 Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $24,000–$38,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
A tough, welded-aluminum multi-species fishing boat that fishes several styles well — Crestliner's solid aluminum hulls are known for durability and value. The outboard's hours and health, the transom/welds, and the electronics are the inspection. A documented, well-maintained 1850 Fish Hawk is a versatile, durable fishing boat for the money; verify the outboard compression/service and hull integrity.
Known Issues for the 2019 Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Verify outboard hours, compression, and service history.
Repair cost range: $500-$8,000+
Inspect the transom and welds for cracks, leaks, or prior repair.
Repair cost range: $300-$2,500
Verify the fish finders, trolling motor, and battery bank.
Repair cost range: $300-$3,000
Verify livewell/bilge pumps and inspect for corrosion.
Repair cost range: $100-$800
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗High-hour/neglected outboard
- ✗Transom/weld issues
- ✗Dead electronics/batteries
- ✗Corrosion
Good Signs
- ✓Serviced outboard, good compression
- ✓Sound transom and welds
- ✓Working electronics, freshwater use
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.