Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 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 35 hp, the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 has a 31-hp advantage over the Crestliner CS 16SS 2004's 4-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 Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCS 16SS
ModelSportsman 14 SS SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235 kg)
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.52
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches175
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max4
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee