Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 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 Sportsman 14 SS 2007 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 2007 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
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 materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
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
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25ML
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