Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ 1760 SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ 1760 SC 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 80 hp for the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 and 75 hp for the Crestliner CXJ 1760 SC 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 CXJ 1760 SC 2007 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 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 CXJ 1760 SC 2007 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 VC
ModelCXJ 1760 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in.
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail690 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.690
Weight - lbs.1000
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 - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches204
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max80
Engine max75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50ELPTO
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4