Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 M 2004 vs Crestliner CX Bass Series 19 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 M 2004 vs Crestliner CX Bass Series 19 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 135 hp, the Crestliner CX Bass Series 19 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner CX Bass Series 19 2009 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner CR 1648 M 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1648 M
ModelCX Bass Series 19
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam90 in. (228 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches9
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.125
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches225
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18.5 in. (47 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail64 in. (162 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.100 in. Transom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailMarine Master trailer exchange or ShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black