The Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 vs Crest Family Fisherman 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Crest Family Fisherman 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 tips the scales at 2 543 lbs — 218 lbs less than the Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 at 2 325 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 Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 and 115 hp for the Crest Family Fisherman 2009. 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 Family Fisherman 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.