Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 M 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1648 M 2006 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 M 2006 has a 34-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1236 2004's 1-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 M 2006 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 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
ModelCR 1236
ModelCR 1648 M
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail140 lbs
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.275
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.072 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max1
Engine max35 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9M
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people4