Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 80 hp, the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 has a 55-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013's 25-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 VDS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 caps at 4. 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 Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VDS
ModelSportsman 1450 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches70
Weight - Detail770 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.770
Weight - lbs.not available
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]20 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max80
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4