Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 7 hp for the Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 and 25 hp for the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009. 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.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 Jons - CR 1448 2009 and its 25-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1754 VDC 2004 with its 7-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDC
ModelJons - CR 1448
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg) hull
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.365
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches19
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max7
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1045 lbs
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4