Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner CR 1648 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 vs Crestliner CR 1648 2012 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 CR 1648 2012 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 2000 Bay 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 2000 Bay 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 2000 Bay 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.42 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches245
Length overall - Inches19
Beamnot available
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelCR 1648
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat