Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 MT 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 MT 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 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 MT 2008 and 35 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 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.
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 MT 2008 and Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2004 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 MT
ModelSportsman 14 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches73
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 - Detail410 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.41
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 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 - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches175
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons