The Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 vs Crest Crest II XRS 22 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 Crest II XRS 22 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 at 3,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Crest II XRS 22 2006 tips the scales at 2 455 lbs — 2 172 lbs less than the Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 at 283 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 — 125 hp for the Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 and 115 hp for the Crest Crest II XRS 22 2006. 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 Crest II LM 30 2005 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Crest Crest II XRS 22 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Crest II LM 30 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Crest II XRS 22 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.