The Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 vs Crest Sport Fisherman 22 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 Savannah LST 22 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 tips the scales at 2 943 lbs — 995 lbs more than the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2005 at 1 948 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 — 135 hp for the Crest Savannah LST 22 2007 and 115 hp for the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2005. 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 Savannah LST 22 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2005 caps at 1. 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 22 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.