Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 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 115 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 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 Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 is rated for 6 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 Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelFish Hawk 1700 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.11
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches206
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (231 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6