The Crest II XRS RE 22 2007 vs Crest Savannah 25 2006 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 II XRS RE 22 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Crest Savannah 25 2006 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Savannah 25 2006 tips the scales at 3 267 lbs — 812 lbs less than the Crest II XRS RE 22 2007 at 2 455 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Crest Savannah 25 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crest II XRS RE 22 2007's 115-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 Savannah 25 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crest II XRS RE 22 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah 25 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah 25 2006 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 XRS RE 22 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.