Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 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 115 hp, the Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 SC 2009 has a 80-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 SC 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 CXJ Series 2070 SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 1648 MS
ModelCXJ Series 2070 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam90.5 in. (230 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches90.5
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. (612 kg) hull
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.139
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches24
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max115 hp (outboard or jet)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7