Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 vs Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 vs Crestliner Canadian 14 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 40 hp, the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004's 5-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 V 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 V
ModelCanadian 14 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail654 lbs. (297 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.654
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches175
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
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
Engine max5
Engine max40 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4