Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1250 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 Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner LSi 2685 Sterndrive 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 1250 2013 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
ModelLSi 2685 Sterndrive
ModelSportsman 125
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches60.5
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12.17
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches146
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L - 4.0L recommended
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 person
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
OptionsSee Additional Features Above
Optionsnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.09 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee