When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 and the Crest II 22 2008 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 at 23,5 ft versus Crest II 22 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest II 22 2008 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 2 220 lbs less than the Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crest II 22 2008's 115-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 II 22 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest II 22 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest II 22 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Crest II Fish 230C4 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.