Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Angler 1600 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 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 Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013'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 Sportsman 1450 Tiller 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 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 Sportsman 1450 Tiller 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
ModelAngler 1600
ModelSportsman 1450 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches70
Weight - Detail860 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.860
Weight - lbs.not available
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.
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee