Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1760 VS 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1448 T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1760 VS 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1448 T 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 60 hp, the Crestliner C 1760 VS 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1448 T 2004'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 1760 VS 2008 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner CR 1448 T 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1760 VS
ModelCR 1448 T
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail975 lbs. (442 kg)
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kg442.25
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.975
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 / 75 hp with 25 in. T
Engine max25
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons