Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448M 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448M 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448M 2009's 25-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448M 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448M 2009 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 1600
ModelJons - CR 1448M
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in.
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches70
Weight - Detail860 lbs.
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg) hull
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.860
Weight - lbs.365
Height - Detail35 in.
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max60
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee