Both the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 and the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 at 16,3 ft versus Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 at 16,7 ft. At 1 000 lbs and 1 060 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 20 gal and 20 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011. 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.