The Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 is a modified-V design and the Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 at 16,3 ft versus Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013 at 17,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 400 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Crestliner Canadian 1650 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 Raptor 1750 SC 2013 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 Raptor 1750 SC 2013 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 9 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Raptor 1750 SC 2013. 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 Raptor 1750 SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 1650 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.