Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1232 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1232 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 4 hp for the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner CR 1232 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1232 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1232 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCanadian 14 SC
ModelCR 1232
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail654 lbs
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (41 kg)
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.654
Weight - lbs.9
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max4
Engine max3 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (152 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people2
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.043 in
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsCustom EZ Loader/Crestliner Trailer