Matching a deep vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 against a modified vee Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 tips the scales at 565 lbs — 477 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 at 88 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 and 50 hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 carries 23 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013. 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 Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 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 Fish Hawk 1600 SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.