Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1032 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1032 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 7 hp for the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner CR 1032 2007. 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 C 1754 VDS 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1032 2007 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1032 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDS
ModelCR 1032
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.8
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 - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches12
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.043 in
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 max3 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1045 lbs
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (125 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people2