Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1448 TS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1448 TS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 5 hp for the Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 and 25 hp for the Crestliner CR 1448 TS 2008. 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 16 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 TS 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 TS 2008 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
ModelCanadian 16 SC
ModelCR 1448 TS
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail704 lbs
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.704
Weight - lbs.26
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 - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max5
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee