Matching a modified vee Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1700 Tiller 2009 against a deep vee Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 measures 20,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1700 Tiller 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 1 320 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1700 Tiller 2009 at 105 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 300 hp, the Crestliner Raptor 2050 DC 2013 has a 225-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1700 Tiller 2009'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 Raptor 2050 DC 2013 carries 55 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1700 Tiller 2009. 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.