Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2012 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Retriever 2070 SC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Retriever 2070 SC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Retriever 2070 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
Makenot available
ModelRetriever 2070 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise3.5°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailSide: 24 in. (60 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs. (510 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1125
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower