Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 tips the scales at 848 lbs — 583 lbs more than the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 at 265 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 carries 21 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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: The Crestliner Sportfish 1950 Sterndrive 2006 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 2070 VDS
ModelSportfish 1950 Sterndrive
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam100 in. (251 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detail848 lbs. (385 kg)
Weight - DetailWith 3.0 L, 4-cylinders: 2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - kg384.65
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.848
Weight - lbs.265
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (251 cm)
Height - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Height - Detail44 in. (112 cm)
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inches25
Height - Inches44
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters6
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches235
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessHull Gauge: .1
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 l Mercury (135 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,648 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum capacity1,910 lbs. (849 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available