The Crest Explorer 2000 2005 vs Crest Savannah LST 27 2008 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 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 25,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Explorer 2000 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Explorer 2000 2005 tips the scales at 1 725 lbs — 1 380 lbs more than the Crest Savannah LST 27 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Crest Savannah LST 27 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crest Explorer 2000 2005's 75-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 Savannah LST 27 2008 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Crest Explorer 2000 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah LST 27 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah LST 27 2008 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 Explorer 2000 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.