Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 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 80 hp, the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 has a 70-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009's 10-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 VDC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 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 Jons - CR 1236 2009 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
ModelJons - CR 1236
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in.
Beam56 in. (142 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail770 lbs.
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (63 kg) hull
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - lbs.770
Weight - lbs.140
Height - Detail21.5 in.
Height - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inches17
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max80
Engine max10 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs.
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3