Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Crestliner CFi 2085 2004 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Xfc 179 2021 caps at 5. 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 Xfc 179 2021 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
Makenot available
ModelCFi 2085
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches212
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 - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower