Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 V 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 V 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2004 and 60 hp for the Crestliner C 1870 V 2008. 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 C 1870 V 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2004 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
ModelAngler 1400 SC
ModelC 1870 V
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in.
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches90.5
Weight - Detail752 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs. (510 kg)
Weight - kg341.1
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - lbs.752
Weight - lbs.1125
Height - Detail35 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches169
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (55 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (198 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max60
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity986 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (573 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee