Crestliner has launched a new big water fishing boat called the 1850 Commander, which rides on a newly designed hull made to maximize aft cockpit space.

The all-welded Commander hull is one of Crestliner’s deepest, with four inches added to the hull sidewalls to achieve a side hull height of 33 inches and an impressive 30-inch cockpit depth. It also has a massive 94-inch beam.

“The weather doesn’t always cooperate when you want to go fishing,” says Ben Cast, Crestliner President. “The 1850 Commander is our answer to the worst that Mother Nature can muster. A deep, roomy cockpit and high transom ensure that the crew stays safe and dry in big water.”

Crestliner’s Built Right aluminum construction is carried through to the practical, no nonsense console, which features a large flat surface for mounting electronics and a narrow front-back profile to maximize cockpit space —while still providing enough room for 24V battery storage beneath. Along with the tall, heavy-duty, welded windshield, the 1850 Commander sports a tough, utility look and feel. Standard features include a vinyl interior, toeholds and optional heavy-duty, foul weather-ready canvas. Two seating configurations are available: two pedestal helm seats coupled with two optional inward-facing bench seats with storage; or two pedestal helm seats with a pair of additional pedestal seats located behind the helm seats.

A 40-inch aerated and insulated livewell is located in the floor of the bow platform, and a bow pedestal seat base is optional. The standard 7-foot-capacity center rod locker accepts an optional drop-in fishbox insert. Under-gunnel rod racks line both port and starboard cockpit, each providing easy-access storage for as many as to five rods up to 9 feet, 6 inches in length. The splash pan’s top edge is flush with the 1850’s extra-tall gunnels, which promotes a dry ride even when back-trolling, and its starboard side features a storage compartment beneath and a cutting board with drain hole. The starboard splash pan is also the site of an optional washdown system, which makes it easy to clean the outboard engine and other surfaces after a successful day on the water. Crestliner has custom-engineered optional downrigger gunnel brackets to snugly fit the 1850 Commander for easy mounting.

With its 25-inch transom height, the 1850 Commander accommodates 25-inch kicker motors and outboard power up to 150 hp.