The Crest 27 2009 vs Crest Pro Angler 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest 27 2009 measures 27,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Pro Angler 20 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest 27 2009 tips the scales at 3 450 lbs - 1 175 lbs more than the Crest Pro Angler 20 2006 at 2 275 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Crest 27 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crest Pro Angler 20 2006's 100-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crest 27 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Crest Pro Angler 20 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 27 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 27 2009 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 Pro Angler 20 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.