Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 measures 14,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 350 lbs less than the Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CFi 2085 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448MT 2009 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
ModelCFi 2085
ModelJons - CR 1448MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.365
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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 typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee