Matching a flat Crestliner CR 1032 2013 against a deep vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1032 2013 at 1,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 tips the scales at 125 lbs — 117 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1032 2013 at 8 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 Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 has a 147-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1032 2013's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1032 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 DC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1032 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.