Both the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 SC 2009 and the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 SC 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 SC 2009 tips the scales at 1 100 lbs - 390 lbs more than the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 at 710 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 Series 1750 SC 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013's 75-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 Retriever Jon 2070 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk Series 1750 SC 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 could be the deciding factor.