Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 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 35 hp, the Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 has a 31-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 CR 1648 T 2008 and its 35-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCanadian 14 SC
ModelCR 1648 T
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail654 lbs
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.654
Weight - lbs.275
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]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max4
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee