Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CXJ 1760 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CXJ 1760 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 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 75 hp, the Crestliner CXJ 1760 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crestliner CXJ 1760 2006 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 at 14,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCXJ 176
ModelSportsman 1450 Tiller
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (206 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14.33
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches172
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard30EL
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4