Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 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.
The Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crestliner 1700 Ridge 2021 and Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.92 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches90.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,175 lbs. (533 kg) hull
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg532.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1175
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (outboard) 115 hp (jet)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelBackwater Series 1870 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee