The Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 vs Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 measures 17,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 tips the scales at 848 lbs — 837 lbs more than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 at 11 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 — 115 hp for the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 and 115 hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 7 lbs per hp for the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005. 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: Choose the Crestliner C 2070 VDS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.