Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2004 vs Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 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 200 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 has a 155-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2004's 45-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 CR 1852 MT 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1852 MT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Raptor 1850 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
Makenot available
ModelCR 1852 MT
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches228
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max45
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1375 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower