The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 is a deep-V design and the Crestliner Storm 16 2013 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 1750 DC 2012 at 17,5 ft versus Crestliner Storm 16 2013 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 tips the scales at 1 100 lbs - 490 lbs more than the Crestliner Storm 16 2013 at 610 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 125 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crestliner Storm 16 2013's 50-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 1750 DC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Storm 16 2013 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 1750 DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 DC 2012 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Storm 16 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.