Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 vs Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 against a modified vee Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 measures 21,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 2 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 and 80 hp for the Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 2185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 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
ModelC 1756 VS
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam77 in. (196 cm)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg) 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (191 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.42
Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.0 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches204
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in. (142 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm) 27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
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 typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp 115 hp with 27 in. tubes
Engine max80 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg) 2,100 lbs. (953 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Maximum capacity1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum people9 12 with 27 in. tubes
Maximum people4