When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest Family Fish R 22 2008 and the Crest II LE 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 Family Fish R 22 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Crest II LE 22 2008 at 22,0 ft. At 2 543 lbs and 2 455 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Crest Family Fish R 22 2008 and 115 hp for the Crest II LE 22 2008. 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 Fish R 22 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest II LE 22 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Family Fish R 22 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Family Fish R 22 2008 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 II LE 22 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.