The Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 2008 is a pontoon design and the Crestliner Jons - C 2070CC 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Batata Bay 1685 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Crestliner Jons - C 2070CC 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 2008 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs - 210 lbs more than the Crestliner Jons - C 2070CC 2009 at 1 365 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Jons - C 2070CC 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crestliner Batata Bay 1685 2008's 50-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

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.