Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 MS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 MS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 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 MS 2005 and 20 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013. 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.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crestliner CR 1448 MS 2005 and Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1448 MS
ModelSportsman 125
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam60.5 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches60.5
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet12.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches146
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine max20 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4