Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 TS 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 TS 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 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 Crestliner CR 1648 TS 2004 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 TS 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 Sport Classic 1685 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Classic 1685 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 TS 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 TS
ModelSport Classic 1685
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail1,575 lbs
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg714.41
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1575
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches198
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]15 ft. 8 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity1,426 lbs
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people7
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in