Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner CX 19 Bass 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner CX 19 Bass 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 135 hp, the Crestliner CX 19 Bass 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 19 Bass 2008 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1648 MS
ModelCX 19 Bass
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
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. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches225
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18.5 in. (47 cm)
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 - Meters5.7
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