Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1436 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1436 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 and 20 hp for the Crestliner CR 1436 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1436 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CMV 1850 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1436 2008 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in
Beam57 in. (145 cm)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail185 lbs. (84 kg)
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.185
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max15
Engine max20 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1360 lbs
Maximum capacity670 lbs. (304 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee