Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 vs Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 vs Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 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 CX 17 Bass 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 carries 56 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008. 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 2100 Raptor 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 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 - Detail20.92 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches205
Beamnot available
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18.5 in. (47 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,040 lbs. (471 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg471.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.104
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelCX 17 Bass
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.100 in. Transom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee