Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 vs Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 against a deep vee Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 measures 20,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 at 15,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 1 383 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 at 42 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 has a 265-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010'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 Raptor 2050 DC 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648MTS 2010 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 1648MTS
ModelRaptor 2050 DC
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam100.5 in. (255 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches100.5
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs. (646 kg)
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.1425
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail90.5 in. (230 cm) bottom 87.25 in. (222 cm) chine
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches242
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 41 in. (104 cm) Cockpit: 23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6