Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 S 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 has a 150-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 Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 is rated for 7 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 Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Raptor Series 1850 TE SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelRaptor Series 1850 TE SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.147
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches19
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7.75 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches223.75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (69 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine max175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black