Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 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 115 hp, the Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 2008 has a 110-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004's 5-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CXJ 2070 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 16 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCanadian 16 SC
ModelCXJ 2070 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches90.5
Weight - Detail704 lbs
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - lbs.704
Weight - lbs.139
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 - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Engine max5
Engine max115 / 150 hp with jet
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee