When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 and the Crest III Classic 22 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crest Family Fisherman 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Crest III Classic 22 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest III Classic 22 2007 tips the scales at 2 656 lbs — 113 lbs less than the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 at 2 543 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 2009 and 135 hp for the Crest III Classic 22 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.
Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crest III Classic 22 2007 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crest Family Fisherman 2009 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.