Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 vs Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 vs Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 S 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 Kodiak 167 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 S 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 S
ModelKodiak 167 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam75 in. (190 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail704 lbs. (319 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.704
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches199
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (57.15 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (190 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.010 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine max50 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
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (433 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5