Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1236 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1236 2004 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 CFi 2085 2004 has a 89-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1236 2004's 1-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 CFi 2085 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCFi 2085
ModelCR 1236
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail140 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.14
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches143
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches17
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max1
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacity527 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people3 Persons
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum