Matching a modified vee Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008 against a deep vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2012 measures 18,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 139 lbs and 125 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 150 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008'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 Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008. 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 CXJ 2070 CC 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CXJ 2070 CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.