Matching a pontoon Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 against a modified vee Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 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 1985 2009 measures 19,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 104 lbs more than the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 at 71 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 — 75 hp for the Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 and 75 hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012. 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 Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 1985 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.