Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 vs Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). At 76 lbs and 23 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2485 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Angler 1400 SC 2006 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
ModelSport LX 2485
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam79 in. (200 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (55 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail760 lbs. (345 kg)
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs
Weight - kg344.73
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.76
Weight - lbs.23
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (200 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.28 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches294
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 9 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 Sides: .080 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25EL
Engine/s standard150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity986 lbs. (447 kg)
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in