Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 vs Crestliner XCR Series 1257V 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 vs Crestliner XCR Series 1257V 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 9 hp for the Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 and 10 hp for the Crestliner XCR Series 1257V 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner XCR Series 1257V 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 1650 Sport Angler 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner XCR Series 1257V 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
Model1650 Sport Angler
ModelXCR Series 1257V
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam57 in. (142 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1000 lbs
Weight - Detail104 lbs. (47 kg) hull
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.104
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches145
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm) bow depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max9
Engine max10 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1295 lbs
Maximum capacity602 lbs. (273 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee