Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2011 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2011 has a 82-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.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Pro Tiller 1750 2011 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelPro Tiller 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail1,340 lbs. (608 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg607.81
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.134
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]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7.75 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches211.75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 25 in. (64 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.65
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black