Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 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 MTS 2004 and 40 hp for the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 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 Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelSportsmen Series 16 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail550 lbs. (249 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg249.48
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.55
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches199
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm) bow depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6