Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 vs Crestliner CXJ 1655 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 2100 Raptor 2021 vs Crestliner CXJ 1655 2006 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 CXJ 1655 2006 tops out at 60 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 21 gallons in the Crestliner CXJ 1655 2006. 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 CXJ 1655 2006 caps at 3. 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 CXJ 1655 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.92 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (5.0 m)
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches194
Beamnot available
Beam76 in. (192 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches76
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail825 lbs. (367 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg374.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.825
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelCXJ 1655
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.1