Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC 2011 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner Backwater 1760 SC 2011 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBackwater 1760 SC
ModelCR 1648 MS
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85.5 in. (217 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches85.5
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 - Detail789 lbs. (358 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - kg357.88
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.789
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches207
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 - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons