Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 T 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 T 2004 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 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 115 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 T 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 Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 T 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 Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 T 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 T
ModelFish Hawk 1700 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.11
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches21
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches206
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (231 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6