Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 vs Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 vs Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 150 lbs more than the Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 at 215 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner LSi Angler 2285 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448M 2010 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 1448M
ModelLSi Angler 2285
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.215
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches271
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 9 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in