The Crest Pro R 22 2007 vs Crest Ultra 25 2005 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 Pro R 22 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Crest Ultra 25 2005 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Ultra 25 2005 tips the scales at 3 400 lbs - 933 lbs less than the Crest Pro R 22 2007 at 2 467 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 200 hp, the Crest Ultra 25 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Crest Pro R 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 Ultra 25 2005 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Crest Pro R 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 Ultra 25 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Ultra 25 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pro R 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.