The Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 vs Crest Savannah 27 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest Savannah 27 2005 measures 27,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 at 23,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 2 110 lbs more than the Crest Savannah 27 2005 at 345 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 — 140 hp for the Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 and 140 hp for the Crest Savannah 27 2005. 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 Savannah 27 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah 27 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah 27 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest 220 - Traditional Seating 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.