Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CX 1754 2006 vs Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CX 1754 2006 vs Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 measures 21,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CX 1754 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 8 lbs and 29 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner CX 1754 2006 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 carries 77 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner CX 1754 2006. 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 Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner CX 1754 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CX 1754 2006 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
ModelSportfish 2150 Sterndrive
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (193 cm)
Beam102 in. (262 cm)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. [with 3.0 l; 4 cylinders] (1315kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.29
Width [transom] - Detail54 in. (137 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (262 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches263
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30.5 in. (77 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches30.5
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches47
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .1
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25EL
Engine/s standard4.3 l - 5.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional