The Crest Family Fisherman 25 2004 vs Crest II LE 25 2007 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 Family Fisherman 25 2004 at 25,0 ft versus Crest II LE 25 2007 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest II LE 25 2007 tips the scales at 2 626 lbs — 2 370 lbs less than the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2004 at 256 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 Family Fisherman 25 2004 and 135 hp for the Crest II LE 25 2007. 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 25 2004 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Crest II LE 25 2007 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest II LE 25 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.