Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1236 2005 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1236 2005 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Crestliner CR 1236 2005 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1236 2005 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1236 2005 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
Makenot available
ModelCR 1236
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (14.2 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (63 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.050 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max10 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Options / Other
OptionsCustom EZ Loader/Crestliner Trailer
Optionsnot available