Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1232 2005 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1232 2005 vs Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 35 hp, the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 has a 32-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1232 2005's 3-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 CR 1648 MS 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1232 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 1232 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1232
ModelCR 1648 MS
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (41 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.043 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max3 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (152 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people4 Persons
Options / Other
OptionsCustom EZ Loader/Crestliner Trailer
Optionsnot available