The Crest Caribbean 22 2005 vs Crest Savannah LST 27 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 Savannah LST 27 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Caribbean 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Caribbean 22 2005 tips the scales at 2 674 lbs — 2 329 lbs more than the Crest Savannah LST 27 2007 at 345 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 — 130 hp for the Crest Caribbean 22 2005 and 150 hp for the Crest Savannah LST 27 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 Savannah LST 27 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Crest Caribbean 22 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah LST 27 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah LST 27 2007 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 Caribbean 22 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.