Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC/CC 2010 vs Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC/CC 2010 vs Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 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 200 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 has a 125-hp advantage over the Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC/CC 2010's 75-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 Raptor 1850 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC/CC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC/CC 2010 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
Makenot available
ModelBackwater 1760 SC/CC
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg489.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.108
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max75 hp (outboard) 90 hp (jet)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,110 lbs. (594 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower