Both the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2008 and the Crestliner Retriever 2070 CC 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Retriever 2070 CC 2013 measures 20,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Retriever 2070 CC 2013 tips the scales at 1 170 lbs - 170 lbs less than the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2008 at 1 000 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 Canadian 1650 2008 and 115 hp for the Crestliner Retriever 2070 CC 2013. 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 Retriever 2070 CC 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Retriever 2070 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.