Matching a pontoon Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010 against a modified vee Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010 measures 17,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs — 1 436 lbs more than the Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 at 139 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 Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 has a 65-hp advantage over the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010 carries 25 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 32 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: The Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 Angler 2010 at 17,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crestliner CXJ Series 2070 CC 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.