Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 T 2004 vs Crestliner Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 T 2004 vs Crestliner Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 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 60 hp, the Crestliner Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 has a 25-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 Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 is rated for 5 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 Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Kodiak 16 Tiller 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,5 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
ModelKodiak 16 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam75.5 in. (192 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches75.5
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail804 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg364.69
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.804
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. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches198
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 33.5 in. (85 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.08 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5