The Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2004 vs Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012 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 Sport Fisherman 22 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012 tips the scales at 2 302 lbs — 2 117 lbs less than the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2004 at 185 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 115 hp, the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2004 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012'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 Sport Fisherman 22 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Sport Fisherman 22 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Wave 210 Sun Sport 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.