Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 M 2007 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 M 2007 vs Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Crestliner CR 1448 M 2007 and 5 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004. 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 Sportsman 18 SS 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 M 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 18 SS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 M 2007 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
ModelSportsman 18 SS
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam78 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail670 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg303.91
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.67
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum capacity1390 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 Persons