Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CFi 2285 2005 vs Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CFi 2285 2005 vs Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 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 CFi 2285 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 at 15,8 feet (2010). At 17 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner CFi 2285 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 2285 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 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 2285 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CFi 2285 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 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 2285
ModelCR 1648MTS
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.42
Length [deck]21 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches271
Length overall - Inches19
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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 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 max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat