Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 V 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner C 1870 V 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 60 hp, the Crestliner C 1870 V 2007 has a 52-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004's 8-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 VC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1870 V 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 VC 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 C 1870 V 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelC 1870 V
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches90.5
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs. (510 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.1125
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (55 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (198 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40ELHPT
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (573 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5