Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Backwater 1652 CC 2011 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Backwater 1652 CC 2011 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 — 50 hp for the Crestliner Backwater 1652 CC 2011 and 35 hp for the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crestliner Backwater 1652 CC 2011 and Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBackwater 1652 CC
ModelCR 1648 MS
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76.5 in. (194 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches76.5
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailSide: 19.5 in. (50 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail704 lbs. (319 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.704
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons