Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2009 vs Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2009 vs Crestliner Canadian 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2009 has a 86-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004's 4-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 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 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
ModelCanadian 14 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches73
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - Detail654 lbs
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches175
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.654
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 max90 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people4 Persons