Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater 1760 CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 vs Crestliner Backwater 1760 CC 2011 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 1760 CC 2011 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 carries 19 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Crestliner Backwater 1760 CC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Backwater 1760 CC 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 2070 Retriever Schd 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Backwater 1760 CC 2011 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 - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.3 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17.25
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches207
Beamnot available
Beam85.5 in. (217 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 19.5 in. (50 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail789 lbs. (358 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg357.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.789
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelBackwater 1760 CC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee