When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest 20 2009 and the Crest Crest II 210SLR 2012 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest Crest II 210SLR 2012 measures 21,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest 20 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest 20 2009 tips the scales at 2 515 lbs — 2 300 lbs more than the Crest Crest II 210SLR 2012 at 215 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Crest 20 2009 and 115 hp for the Crest Crest II 210SLR 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 Crest 20 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Crest II 210SLR 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 20 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 20 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Crest II 210SLR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.