Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 14 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 14 2004 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Crestliner Sportsman 14 2004 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 14 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 14 2004 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
Makenot available
ModelSportsman 14
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail410 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail27.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches212
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1010 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower