Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 vs Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 vs Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 and 65 hp for the Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Ambush 16 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelAmbush 16
ModelCR 1852 MTS
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (193 cm)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches75
Deadrise7°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailSide: 22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail900 lbs. (408 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.4
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (57 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max65
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,101 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity1375 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 Persons