Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Sportsman 14 2006 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Sportsman 14 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail410 lbs. (185 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.410
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches175
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .100
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9ML
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
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 capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower