Matching a deep vee Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2013 against a modified vee Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1860 2012 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 1850 WT 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1860 2012 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1860 2012 tips the scales at 723 lbs — 598 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2013 at 125 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 150 hp, the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1860 2012's 75-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 Fish Hawk 1850 WT 2013 carries 31 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1860 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.