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[QUOTE]R/T - 7/31/2026  9:58 AM

Running a 1650 Crestliner Pro Tiller with a 75 Merc now.  I've always liked Crestliner's fit and finish as well as the front decks.  Running a 4 blade prop.  On plane very quick.  Did not notice much top end loss at all.  38 mph generally on the speedometer.  Has the 24 volt system so running an 80lb Terrova.  Plenty of storage.  Have not been on a lake over 1500 acres with this particular boat yet.  Planning on a NW Ontario trip next year.  This is a bigger boat than I ran way back in the day when I used to go to ONT regularly.  I also prefer a welded boat.  Cannot say if it is stronger or weaker than a riveted boat so I will put this in the "looks better" category for me. When looking, the 75hp and the 24 volts were a must for me.  That said no experience with a 60hp on this boat.  If all else is to your liking including price, a 60 should get the job done IMO.  I am pleased with the boat and would recommend if you are looking at a 16 foot tiller.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 7/31/2026 9:58 AM (#1037674 - in reply to #1037669)
Subject: Re: Crestliner Pro Tiller....first hand experience?

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Running a 1650 Crestliner Pro Tiller with a 75 Merc now. I've always liked Crestliner's fit and finish as well as the front decks. Running a 4 blade prop. On plane very quick. Did not notice much top end loss at all. 38 mph generally on the speedometer. Has the 24 volt system so running an 80lb Terrova. Plenty of storage. Have not been on a lake over 1500 acres with this particular boat yet. Planning on a NW Ontario trip next year. This is a bigger boat than I ran way back in the day when I used to go to ONT regularly. I also prefer a welded boat. Cannot say if it is stronger or weaker than a riveted boat so I will put this in the "looks better" category for me. When looking, the 75hp and the 24 volts were a must for me. That said no experience with a 60hp on this boat. If all else is to your liking including price, a 60 should get the job done IMO. I am pleased with the boat and would recommend if you are looking at a 16 foot tiller.