When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crest II LE 20 2008 and the Crest Wave 210 Touring L 2012 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 Wave 210 Touring L 2012 measures 21,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest II LE 20 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 2 302 lbs and 2 302 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 100 hp, the Crest II LE 20 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crest Wave 210 Touring L 2012'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 Wave 210 Touring L 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest II LE 20 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Wave 210 Touring L 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Wave 210 Touring L 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest II LE 20 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.