The Crestliner CR 1852MT 2013 is a flat-bottom design and the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 is a modified-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 CR 1852MT 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 tips the scales at 1 000 lbs - 525 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1852MT 2013 at 475 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 115 hp, the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 has a 70-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1852MT 2013's 45-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 CR 1852MT 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1852MT 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Sport Angler Series 1650 2009 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Crestliner CR 1852MT 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.