Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 vs Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 vs Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 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 Jons - CR 1436L 2009 measures 14,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 143 lbs more than the Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 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 LSi Angler 2085 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner LSi Angler 2085 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 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
ModelJons - CR 1436L
ModelLSi Angler 2085
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (145 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg) hull
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.2
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches247
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max15 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity552 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in