Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS 2007 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 - 40 hp for the Crestliner CS 16SS 2004 and 40 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS 2007. 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 Sportsman 16 SS 2007 is rated for 6 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 16 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 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 16 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in.
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail700 lbs.
Weight - Detail550 lbs. (249 kg)
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg249.48
Weight - lbs.700
Weight - lbs.550
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches199
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max40
Engine max40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25ML
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .100
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee