Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 2050 SC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 2050 SC 2012 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 300 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 2050 SC 2012 has a 220-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004's 80-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 Raptor 2050 SC 2012 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 with its 80-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelRaptor 2050 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in.
Beam100.5 in. (255 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches100.5
Weight - Detail690 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.690
Weight - lbs.1425
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 - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches242
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90.5 in. (230 cm) bottom 87.25 in. (222 cm) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max80
Engine max300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6