Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004 vs Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 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 125 hp, the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 has a 116-hp advantage over the Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004's 9-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1750 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CX 1754 Crappie 2004 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
ModelCX 1754 Crappie
ModelSport Angler Series 175
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beam89.5 in. (227 cm)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches89.5
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.13
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2.5 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches206.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm) max cockpit depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail89.5 in. (227 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max9
Engine max125 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1080 lbs
Maximum capacity1,305 lbs. (592 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreLand'r painted bunk trailer, black