The Crestliner C 2070 V 2005 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 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 - Crestliner C 2070 V 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 at 17,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 tips the scales at 1 450 lbs - 660 lbs less than the Crestliner C 2070 V 2005 at 790 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 2070 V 2005's 60-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 C 2070 V 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 2070 V 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner C 2070 V 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Super Hawk 1750 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.