Matching a modified vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 SC 2011 against a deep vee Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 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 1750 SC 2011 at 17,5 ft versus Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2013 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2013 tips the scales at 804 lbs — 793 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 SC 2011 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 125 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 SC 2011 has a 65-hp advantage over the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2013's 60-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 SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 SC 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Kodiak 16 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.