Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 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 Sport LX 2481 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). At 215 lbs and 152 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004's 150-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 Sport LX 2481 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport LX 2481 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSport LX 2481
ModelSportfish 1850 SST
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam96 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs. (689 kg)
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.152
Length [deck]23 ft. 9 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches23
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] - Detail96 in. (245 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (148 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115EXLPT Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125