Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 VCC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 VCC 2008 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 75 hp, the Crestliner C 1870 VCC 2008 has a 67-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1752 VC 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 C 1870 VCC 2008 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1752 VC
ModelC 1870 VCC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches90.5
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.115
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (198 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max75 / 90 hp with 25 in. T 115 hp jet with 25 in. T
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (573 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5