Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2011 has a 107-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VS 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 Retriever 2070 SC 2011 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner C 1860 VS 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1860 VS
ModelRetriever 2070 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs. (510 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.1125
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]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 24 in. (60 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBlack Marine Master 1-axle w/ loading guides