Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 vs Crestliner XCR 1257V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 vs Crestliner XCR 1257V 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 and 10 hp for the Crestliner XCR 1257V 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner XCR 1257V 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Tournament Series 202 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner XCR 1257V 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelTournament Series 202 SC
ModelXCR 1257V
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100.5 in
Beam57 in. (142 cm)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches100.5
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1425 lbs
Weight - Detail128 lbs. (58 kg)
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - kg58.06
Weight - lbs.1425
Weight - lbs.128
Height - Detail41 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches145
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max25
Engine max10 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2100 lbs
Maximum capacity602 lbs. (273 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.05 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee