Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1756 VDC 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1756 VDC 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 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 1756 VDC 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013's 20-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: The Crestliner C 1756 VDC 2005 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 at 12,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1756 VDC
ModelSportsman 125
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam77 in. (196 cm)
Beam60.5 in
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches60.5
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail750 lbs. (340 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in. (142 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet12.17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches146
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull Gauge: .100 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max70 hp
Engine max20 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available