Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 273 lbs less than the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005's 35-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 Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes) 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2005 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
MakeCrestliner
ModelBatata Bay 2185 (27 in. Tubes)
ModelCR 1648 MTS
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.275
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.072 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4