Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1655 V 2008 vs Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1655 V 2008 vs Crestliner C 1860 V 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 40 hp, the Crestliner C 1655 V 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004's 5-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 C 1860 V 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1655 V 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1655 V 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1655 V
ModelC 1860 V
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (192 cm)
Beam86.5 in
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches86.5
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail775 lbs. (352 kg)
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - kg351.53
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.57
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 / 50 hp with 25 in. T
Engine max5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 Persons