The Crest 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 vs Crest Family Fisherman 22 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crest 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 at 23,3 ft versus Crest Family Fisherman 22 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 2 555 lbs and 2 543 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Crest 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 and 135 hp for the Crest Family Fisherman 22 2006. 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 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Crest Family Fisherman 22 2006 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 230 Superfish - C4 Fish 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Family Fisherman 22 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.