The Crest 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 vs Crest Savannah LST 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 measures 25,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 23,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Savannah LST 20 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Savannah LST 20 2007 tips the scales at 2 825 lbs — 199 lbs less than the Crest 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 at 2 626 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 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 and 115 hp for the Crest Savannah LST 20 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 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Crest Savannah LST 20 2007 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 250XR - Bow Seating 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Savannah LST 20 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.