Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner XCR Series 1457V 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner XCR Series 1457V 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 35 hp for the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 and 15 hp for the Crestliner XCR Series 1457V 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 CR 1648 MS 2004 and its 35-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner XCR Series 1457V 2009 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1648 MS
ModelXCR Series 1457V
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam57 in. (142 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail104 lbs. (63 kg) hull
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.104
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches169
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm) bow depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max15 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity702 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4