Matching a modified vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 against a deep vee Crestliner Pro Tiller 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 1650 SC 2011 at 16,7 ft versus Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2013 at 16,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 tips the scales at 106 lbs — 105 lbs more than the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2013 at 1 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2011 has a 30-hp advantage over the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2013's 60-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.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2013 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 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.