Boat Overview
Boat Description
Crestliner 1660 Retriever SC: Rugged Aluminium Duck and Fishing Boat
1. General Information
The Crestliner 1660 Retriever SC is a compact side console boat measuring 4.87 m with a beam of 2.16 m, built for shallow-water hunting and freshwater fishing. It carries up to four people and is rated for engines up to 60 hp.
2. Construction and Design
The boat uses Crestliner's all-welded aluminium hull with an extruded full-length keel, cross and side ribs, and wood-free construction. Draft is about 0.5 m, and it is classed CE category D for sheltered waters.
3. Key Features
Livewell: a 16 gal aerated livewell in the bow.
Rod storage: a quick-access rack holding up to three full-size rods, plus vertical console rod holders.
Storage and platforms: low bow platform, lidded stern platform, under-seat storage and compression-latch compartments.
Helm: aluminium side console with no-feedback steering, toggle switches and a 12V outlet.
4. Summary
A durable, simple and functional shallow-draft boat for anglers and waterfowl hunters who want one hull for both.
Overview
Specs
Performance & Ratios
Engine options: Mercury FourStroke outboards from 20 to 60 hp, plus a Mercury Jet 40 hp (requires jet modification and transom riser).
Maximum engine power: 60 hp; the manufacturer's minimum power rating is 40 hp.
Fuel: portable tank, no fixed fuel tank.
Capacity: four persons, maximum load 454 kg.
Dry weight with maximum engine: 460 kg (boat only: 342 kg).
Hull plating: 2.5 mm aluminium on the bottom, sides and transom.
Side depth 53 cm, transom height 51 cm, chine width 1.52 m, deadrise 3.5 degrees.
Aerated bow livewell of about 61 litres (16 US gal).