Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Backwater 1760 Tiller 2010 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Backwater 1760 Tiller 2010 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 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 60 hp, the Crestliner Backwater 1760 Tiller 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 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 Tiller 2010 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBackwater 1760 Tiller
ModelSportsman 14 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches73
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,020 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail410 lbs
Weight - kg462.66
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.102
Weight - lbs.41
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detail27.5 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches27.5
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches175
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons