Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 M 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 M 2004 vs Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2005 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 — 25 hp for the Crestliner CR 1448 M 2004 and 45 hp for the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2005. 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 CR 1852 MT 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 M 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 M 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1448 M
ModelCR 1852 MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (182 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.4
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches216
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] - Detail52 in. (132 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.072 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine max45 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6