Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 M 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 M 2007 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 35 hp, the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2007 has a 27-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 M 2007 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
ModelC 1752 VC
ModelCR 1648 M
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.275
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches204
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.072 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max35 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25M
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4