Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1436L 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1436L 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 and 15 hp for the Crestliner CR 1436L 2011. 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 VDC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1436L 2011 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 VDC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 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 CR 1436L 2011 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 VDC
ModelCR 1436L
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam57 in. (145 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail770 lbs
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.77
Weight - lbs.145
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]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 17 in. (43 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.05 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max8
Engine max15 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum capacity552 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3