Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CXP 185 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1436 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CXP 185 2004 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1436 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 150 hp, the Crestliner CXP 185 2004 has a 130-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436 2009's 20-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 CXP 185 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CXP 185 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CXP 185 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1436 2009 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
ModelCXP 185
ModelJons - CR 1436
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in.
Beam57 in. (145 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1235 lbs.
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg) hull
Weight - kg560.19
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.1235
Weight - lbs.145
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches17
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150
Engine max20 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs.
Maximum capacity670 lbs. (304 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee