Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 14 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CX 17 Bass 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 90 hp, the Crestliner CX 17 Bass 2008 has a 86-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 CX 17 Bass 2008 and its 90-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
ModelCX 17 Bass
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail654 lbs
Weight - Detail1,040 lbs. (471 kg)
Weight - kg296.65
Weight - kg471.74
Weight - lbs.654
Weight - lbs.104
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches33.5
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches205
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18.5 in. (47 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Engine max4
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.100 in. Transom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee