Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 has a 55-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 S 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 Pro Tiller 1850 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 S 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 Pro Tiller 1850 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1850 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 S 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 S
ModelPro Tiller 185
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
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. (608 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]15 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches224
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 23.5 in. (59.7 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.67
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 typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6