Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 vs Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 65 hp for the Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 and 60 hp for the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1852 MTS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1852 MTS
ModelSuncast 2185
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.19
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 - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches242
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.0 m) tube length
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max65
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 capacity1375 lbs
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in