Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Serenity 2000 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Serenity 2000 2005 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 225 hp, the Crestliner Serenity 2000 2005 has a 200-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Serenity 2000 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 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 Serenity 2000 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Serenity 2000 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 1450 Tiller 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
ModelSerenity 2
ModelSportsman 1450 Tiller
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (251 cm)
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,630 lbs. (739 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg739.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches45
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5°
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs. (873 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available