Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS SC 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 Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 measures 21,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS SC 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). At 29 lbs and 55 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 Sportsman 16 SS SC 2007 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 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 Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS SC 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 16 SS SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelSportfish 2150 Sterndrive
ModelSportsman 16 SS SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (262 cm)
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail30.5 in. (77 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches30.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. [with 3.0 l; 4 cylinders] (1315kg)
Weight - Detail550 lbs. (249 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg249.48
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.55
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (262 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Height - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Height - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm)
Height - Meters1.19
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches47
Height - Inches28.5
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches263
Length overall - Inches199
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l - 5.0 l
Engine/s standard25EL
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available