Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 vs Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 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 60 hp, the Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004'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 1870 V 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 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 1870 V 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 1870 V 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 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 1870 V
ModelCR 1448 S
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (55 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs. (510 kg)
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.1125
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max25
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (573 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 Persons