Matching a modified vee Crestliner Canadian 1650 2011 against a deep vee Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 2011 at 16,3 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012 at 16,3 ft. At 1 lbs and 1 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 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012'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 — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 1650 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 - Opened 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 0 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Canadian 1650 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.