Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crescent Yachts 145 2017 vs Crescent Yachts 164 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crescent Yachts 145 2017 vs Crescent Yachts 164 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 800 hp, the Crescent Yachts 145 2017 has a 100-hp advantage over the Crescent Yachts 164 2020's 1 700-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crescent Yachts 164 2020 is rated for 49 passengers, while the Crescent Yachts 145 2017 caps at 44. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crescent Yachts 164 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crescent Yachts 164 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 49 passengers and at 164,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crescent Yachts 145 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 44 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail145.00 ft
Length overall - Detail164.00 ft
Length - Feet145
Length - Feet164
Length overall - Meters44.2
Length overall - Meters49.99
Length overall - Inches1740
Length overall - Inches1968
Beam - Meters8.72
Beam - Meters8.84
Beam - Inches343
Beam - Inches348
Draft [max] - Detail6.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail8.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.1
Draft [max] - Meters2.47
Draft [max] - Inches83
Draft [max] - Inches97
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model12v4
Engine model12V 2000 M86
Horsepower1800 hp
Horsepower1700 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model12v4
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 2000 M86
Engine 2 Horsepower1800 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1700 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16069
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60827.75
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity1
Sleeping capacity12
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3445
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed15
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots