Matching a deep vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 WT 2013 against a modified vee Crestliner Sportfish Series 1950 2009 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 WT 2013 at 16,7 ft versus Crestliner Sportfish Series 1950 2009 at 19,0 ft. At 106 lbs and 18 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 200 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish Series 1950 2009 has a 110-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 WT 2013's 90-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 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sportfish Series 1950 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 WT 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sportfish Series 1950 2009 could be the deciding factor.