Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448TS 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448TS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 70 hp, the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448TS 2009's 25-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 C 1754 VDS 2004 and its 70-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448TS 2009 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDS
ModelJons - CR 1448TS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in.
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches70
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]20 in. (51 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 max70
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