The Crest Pro R 20 2007 vs Crest Super Fisherman 22 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest Super Fisherman 22 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Pro R 20 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Super Fisherman 22 2008 tips the scales at 2 566 lbs — 291 lbs less than the Crest Pro R 20 2007 at 2 275 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 — 100 hp for the Crest Pro R 20 2007 and 115 hp for the Crest Super Fisherman 22 2008. 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 Super Fisherman 22 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Pro R 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 Super Fisherman 22 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Super Fisherman 22 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pro R 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.