The Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 vs Crest Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crest Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 tips the scales at 2 943 lbs — 1 245 lbs more than the Crest Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 2005 at 1 698 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 135 hp, the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Crest Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 2005'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 Savannah LST 22 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 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 Sport Fisherman 18 4CL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.