Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1232 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1232 2013 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 VDS 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner CR 1232 2013. 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 VDS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1232 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 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 1232 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VDS
ModelCR 1232
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail770 lbs
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (41 kg)
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.77
Weight - lbs.9
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11.83
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max8
Engine max3 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (152 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people2