Matching a modified vee Crestliner Backwater 1870 SC/CC 2010 against a deep vee Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner Backwater 1870 SC/CC 2010 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 at 19,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Backwater 1870 SC/CC 2010 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 012 lbs more than the Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 at 163 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 Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Crestliner Backwater 1870 SC/CC 2010's 90-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 Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Backwater 1870 SC/CC 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1950 2013 could be the deciding factor.