Boat Overview
Boat Description
Crestliner 1650 Discovery Tiller
1. General Information
The Crestliner 1650 Discovery Tiller is a compact aluminium fishing boat from Crestliner's Pure Fishing Deep-V lineup, built by the Brunswick Boat Group. Steered by a simple tiller-mounted outboard rather than a console, it is aimed at anglers who want a nimble, easy-to-handle rig for lakes and rivers. With seating for up to five, a wide-open cockpit and an outboard HP range of 25 to 60 hp, the 1650 Discovery Tiller suits everything from a quiet morning of walleye or crappie fishing to light-duty camping and hunting trips. Its modest dry weight and trailer-friendly dimensions make it a practical choice for owners who want to launch quickly and tow easily behind a mid-size vehicle.
2. Construction and Design
The hull is a four-piece, all-welded aluminium construction with a variable-degree deep-V deadrise (6° at the transom) for a soft, stable ride in chop. Aluminium gauge runs 2.29 mm (0.090") on the bottom, 2.03 mm (0.080") on the sides and 2.54 mm (0.100") at the transom, with a welded, extruded full-length keel and a welded reverse chine extrusion with a spray deflector to keep the ride dry. Extruded gunnels carry Crestliner's SureMount accessory system and snapless J-Hook fittings for a custom travel cover, and the hull finish uses Crestliner's baked Armor-Guard paint process for long-term durability. At 5.03 m LOA and 1.92 m beam overall, the boat is sized for easy trailering, backed up by black composite cleats, stainless steel bow and stern eyes and a reboarding ladder.
3. Key Features
Aerated bow livewell: an 11-US-gallon (approx. 42 L) aerated livewell in the bow keeps a catch of walleye, bass or crappie lively through the day.
In-floor rod storage: a lockable, in-floor rod locker holds up to four rods to 8'6", freeing up cockpit space and keeping tackle secure while under way.
Quick-access rod racks: port and starboard gunnel-mounted racks each hold two rods up to 9', ready to grab the moment a fish is spotted.
SureMount gunnel accessory system: extruded gunnels accept SureMount-compatible accessories along with a snapless J-Hook custom travel cover for easy storage between trips.
Bow and cockpit storage: dedicated bow and cockpit storage compartments, plus a battery and portable fuel tank compartment and a 12V-compatible trolling motor battery bay, keep gear organised and out of the way.
Tiller configuration: a straightforward tiller-steered layout keeps the cockpit open and uncluttered, ideal for anglers who value simplicity and easy single-handed operation.
4. Summary
The Crestliner 1650 Discovery Tiller is a practical, no-frills aluminium fishing boat that pairs rugged all-welded construction with genuinely useful fishing features, from its aerated livewell to its in-floor rod storage. It suits anglers and light hunters who want an affordable, easily trailerable tiller boat for freshwater outings, without the added complexity or cost of console steering.
Overview
Specs
Performance & Ratios
Fuel tank is portable; no fixed/built-in fuel tank fitted as standard.
Compatible outboard engine HP range: 25–60 hp. No specific engine is fitted as supplied by the builder, so no engine has been recorded.
Aerated livewell in the bow: 11 US gal (approx. 42 L), 85.1 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm.
Aluminium gauge: 2.29 mm (0.090") bottom, 2.03 mm (0.080") sides, 2.54 mm (0.100") transom.
Deadrise: 6°.
Dry weight with maximum engine fitted: 497 kg (1,095 lbs).
Maximum weight capacity: 567 kg (1,250 lbs).
Boat/motor/trailer dimensions: 6.55 m long x 1.93 m wide x 1.75 m high.
Reference price shown is the manufacturer's base 'Starting At' price for the standard package; optional equipment, prop, freight, prep and taxes are additional.