Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 vs Crestliner CR 1648 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 vs Crestliner CR 1648 2004 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 80 hp, the Crestliner C 1756 VS 2006 has a 45-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 2004's 35-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 1756 VS 2006 and its 80-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner CR 1648 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1756 VS
ModelCR 1648
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam77 in. (196 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (191 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.275
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 - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25EL
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max80 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons