The Crest 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 vs Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007 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 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 at 23,5 ft versus Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007 tips the scales at 2 467 lbs — 2 232 lbs less than the Crest 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 at 235 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 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 and 115 hp for the Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007. 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 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 230C4 - C4 Fish 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pro Angler LE 22 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.