Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2004 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 2005 and 35 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2004. 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: The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2005 and Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1648 MS
ModelSportsman 14 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches175
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp
Engine max35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons