Matching a modified vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 against a deep vee Crestliner Sportfish 1850 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 1700 SC 2010 at 17,2 ft versus Crestliner Sportfish 1850 2013 at 18,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 2013 tips the scales at 147 lbs — 136 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 at 11 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 200 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010'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 Sportfish 1850 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010. 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 Sportfish 1850 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 SC 2010 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 1850 2013 could be the deciding factor.