Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 boat specs
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Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006
2006
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Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS  2009 boat specs
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Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009
2009
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Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 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 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 tips the scales at 2 900 lbs - 2 350 lbs more than the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 at 550 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 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 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 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 Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 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
ModelSportsmen Series 16 SS
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (262 cm)
Beam75 in. (191 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detail30.5 in. (77 cm)
Depth - Detail28.5 in. (72 cm) bow depth
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches30.5
Depth - Inches28.5
Weight - DetailWith 3.0 L, 4-cylinders: 2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - Detail550 lbs. (249 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg249.48
Weight - lbs.2900
Weight - lbs.550
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (262 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (191 cm)
Height - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.19
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47
Height - Inchesnot available
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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .125 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.100 in.
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l Mercury (190 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
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

Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 vs Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 or the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009?
The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 5,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 or the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009?
For trailering, the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 has the edge at 550 lbs dry weight versus 2 900 lbs for the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 has a documented max rating of 40 hp. Engine specifications for the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 measures 102" wide, compared to 75" for the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 and Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Crestliner Sportfish 2150 Sterndrive 2006 and the Crestliner Sportsmen Series 16 SS 2009 are built by Crestliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.