When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2008 and the Crest II LE XRS RE 20 2007 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest Family Fisherman 25 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest II LE XRS RE 20 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2008 tips the scales at 2 703 lbs — 311 lbs more than the Crest II LE XRS RE 20 2007 at 2 392 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 Family Fisherman 25 2008 and 100 hp for the Crest II LE XRS RE 20 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 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crest II LE XRS RE 20 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Family Fisherman 25 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest II LE XRS RE 20 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.