Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012 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 60 hp, the Crestliner Retriever 1650 SC 2012 has a 25-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 Retriever 1650 SC 2012 and its 60-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
ModelRetriever 1650 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs. (318 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.7
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches192
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
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 max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,001 lbs. (454 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4