Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 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 Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 2 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 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 Sport LX 2085 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2085 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportfish 1950 O/B 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSport LX 2085
ModelSportfish 1950 O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam100 in. (251 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.18
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches235
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (251 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail44 in. (112 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.12
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches44
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs. (834 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee