The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2013 is a deep-V design and the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 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 Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2013 at 16,7 ft versus Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 060 lbs - 915 lbs more than the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 at 145 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 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009's 15-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 1650 SC 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1436L 2009 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 SC 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.