Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 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 35 hp, the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 has a 28-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004's 7-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 Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 and its 35-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 with its 7-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDS
ModelSportsman 14 SS SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235 kg)
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.52
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches27.5
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches175
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.100 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 max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1045 lbs
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4