Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CX 1650 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CX 1650 2005 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 CX 1650 2005 has a 62-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 CX 1650 2005 caps at 3. 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 CX 1650 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelCX 165
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam71 in. (180 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches71
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (317 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.7
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in. (127cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max70 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (397 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional