Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2281 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2281 2004 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 Sport LX 2281 2004 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport LX 2281 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2281 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2281 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 8 in
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSport LX 2281
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp