Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 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 60 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 has a 59-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 Pro Tiller 1650 2012 is rated for 6 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 Pro Tiller 1650 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,7 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
ModelPro Tiller 165
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in
Beam85.75 in. (218 cm)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches85.75
Weight - Detail140 lbs
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.1
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches2
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 37 in. (94 cm) Cockpit: 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max1
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people6