Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon 2021 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2007 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 Sportsman 16 SC 2007 tops out at 40 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 Sportsman 16 SC 2007 is rated for 6 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 Sportsman 16 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 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 - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches199
Beamnot available
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail430 lbs. (195 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSportsman 16 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp