Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CX 1754 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CX 1754 2004 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Crestliner CX 1754 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2007's 40-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 16 SC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CX 1754 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 Sportsman 16 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 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 CX 1754 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
ModelSportsman 16 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in.
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail800 lbs.
Weight - Detail430 lbs. (195 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.800
Weight - lbs.430
Length overall - Detail17 ft.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches204
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 - Detail21 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90
Engine max40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1080 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .100
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee