Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2005 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 40 hp, the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2005 has a 32-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004's 8-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 Sportsman 16 SC 2005 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VDS
ModelSportsman 16 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail770 lbs
Weight - Detail430 lbs. (195 kg)
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.77
Weight - lbs.43
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm)
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inches28.5
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
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 max40 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional