Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 vs Crestliner C 1752 VS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 vs Crestliner C 1752 VS 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Backwater Series 1870 SC 2009 has a 82-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1752 VS 2004's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Series 1870 SC 2009 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1752 VS 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBackwater Series 1870 SC
ModelC 1752 VS
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches75
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,175 lbs. (533 kg) hull
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - kg532.97
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.1175
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
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 max90 hp (outboard) 115 hp (jet)
Engine max8
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons