The Crest 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 vs Crest Savannah Model 22 2004 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 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 at 19,5 ft versus Crest Savannah Model 22 2004 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 2 194 lbs more than the Crest Savannah Model 22 2004 at 261 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 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 and 130 hp for the Crest Savannah Model 22 2004. 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 Model 22 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah Model 22 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah Model 22 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest 230SF - Stern Fish 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.