Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 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 140 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 has a 105-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 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 Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 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 Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Raptor 1750 TE DC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 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 MTS
ModelRaptor 1750 TE DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.14
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7.75 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches211.75
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 25 in. (64 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.65
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max140 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer - Black